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Ferretti Group — Annual Report 2024
Apr 16, 2025
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FERRETTIGROUP
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
FERRETTI S.P.A. (incorporated under the laws of Italy as a joint-stock company with limited liability)
HKEX code: 9638 | Euronext code: YACHT.MI
WALLY
5
FERRETTI PACHTS
PEASHING
Itana
Riva
CRN
CUSTOM LINE
CONTENTS
Corporate Information 2
Financial Summary 4
Chairman's Statement 5
Management Discussion and Analysis 9
Corporate Governance Report 30
Directors' Report 133
Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management 148
Independent Auditor's Report 153
Consolidated Financial Statements 159
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 166
Definitions 266
Environmental, Social and Governance Report ESG-1
Corporate Information
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. Alberto Galassi (Chief Executive Officer)
Mr. Xu Xinyu (徐新玉)
(resigned on February 28, 2025)
Mr. Tan Ning (譚寧)
(appointed on February 28, 2025)
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. Jiang Kui (江奎) (Chairman)
(appointed on August 29, 2024)
Mr. Tan Xuguang (譚旭光) (Former Chairman)
(resigned on August 29, 2024)
Mr. Piero Ferrari (Honorary Chairman)
Ms. Jiang Lan (Lansi) (蔣嵐)
Mr. Zhang Quan (張泉)
(resigned on February 28, 2025)
Mr. Hao Qinggui (郝慶貴)
(appointed on February 28, 2025)
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. Stefano Domenicali
Mr. Patrick Sun (辛定華)
Ms. Zhu Yi (朱奕)
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mr. Patrick Sun (辛定華) (Chairman)
Mr. Stefano Domenicali
Ms. Jiang Lan (Lansi) (蔣嵐)
Ms. Zhu Yi (朱奕)
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Stefano Domenicali (Chairman)
Mr. Piero Ferrari
Mr. Tan Ning (譚寧)
Mr. Patrick Sun (辛定華)
Ms. Zhu Yi (朱奕)
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Jiang Kui (江奎) (Chairman)
Mr. Alberto Galassi
Mr. Stefano Domenicali
Mr. Patrick Sun (辛定華)
Ms. Zhu Yi (朱奕)
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Jiang Kui (江奎) (Chairman)
Mr. Alberto Galassi
Mr. Piero Ferrari
Mr. Tan Ning (譚寧)
Ms. Jiang Lan (Lansi) (蔣嵐)
Mr. Hao Qinggui (郝慶貴)
Ms. Zhu Yi (朱奕)
STRATEGIC COMMITTEE
Mr. Jiang Kui (江奎) (Chairman)
Mr. Alberto Galassi
Mr. Piero Ferrari
Mr. Tan Ning (譚寧)
Mr. Hao Qinggui (郝慶貴)
Mr. Patrick Sun (辛定華)
BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS
Mr. Luigi Capitani (Chairman)
Ms. Giuseppina Manzo
Mr. Luca Nicodemi
Ms. Federica Marone (Alternate auditor)
Ms. Tiziana Vallone (Alternate auditor)
JOINT COMPANY SECRETARIES
Mr. Hao Qinggui (郝慶貴)
Ms. Wong Hoi Ting (ACG, HKACG)
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
Mr. Hao Qinggui (郝慶貴)
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Alberto Galassi
Ms. Wong Hoi Ting
REGISTERED OFFICE AND HEADQUARTER OFFICE
Via Irma Bandiera 62,
47841 Cattolica (RN),
Italy
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Corporate Information
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN HONG KONG
31/F, Tower Two, Times Square
1 Matheson Street
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
WEBSITE
www.ferrettigroup.com
STOCK CODES
EXM: YACHT.MI
HKEX: 9638
AUDITOR
EY S.p.A.
Independent Auditor registered in the Register Held by MEF (Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance) and Recognized PIE Auditor under the Financial Reporting Council Ordinance (Cap. 588)
Via Meravigli, 12
20123 Milan
Italy
EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORPORATE FINANCIAL AND ESG DOCUMENTS
Mr. Marco Zammarchi
HONG KONG LEGAL ADVISER
King & Wood Mallesons
13th Floor Gloucester Tower
The Landmark
15 Queen's Road Central
Central
Hong Kong
ITALY LEGAL ADVISER
Studio Legale Pedersoli Gattai
via Monte di Pietà, 15, 20121
Milan, Italy
HONG KONG BRANCH SHARE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER OFFICE
Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited
Shops 1712–1716, 17th Floor
Hopewell Centre
183 Queen's Road East
Wanchai
Hong Kong
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Financial Summary
A summary of the results and the assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests of the Company for the last five financial years is set out below:
RESULTS
| (in thousands Euro) | Year ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Net revenue | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 | 1,030,099 | 898,421 | 611,355 |
| Profit before tax | 126,377 | 104,022 | 69,385 | 40,674 | 3,527 |
| Income tax | (38,217) | (20,519) | (8,839) | (3,291) | 18,455 |
| Profit for the year | 88,160 | 83,503 | 60,546 | 37,383 | 21,982 |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Shareholders of the Company | 87,918 | 83,048 | 60,274 | 37,545 | 22,006 |
| Non-controlling interests | 242 | 456 | 271 | (162) | (24) |
| 88,160 | 83,503 | 60,546 | 37,383 | 21,982 | |
| As at December 31, | |||||
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Current assets | 912,322 | 930,247 | 818,663 | 505,199 | 443,075 |
| Non-current assets | 749,122 | 672,002 | 588,893 | 540,877 | 515,368 |
| Total assets | 1,661,444 | 1,602,248 | 1,407,556 | 1,046,076 | 958,443 |
| Current liabilities | 701,713 | (720,037) | (583,408) | (473,440) | (394,427) |
| Non-current liabilities | 61,495 | (42,532) | (45,757) | (74,570) | (100,691) |
| Total liabilities | 763,208 | (762,569) | (629,165) | (548,010) | (495,118) |
| Non-controlling interests | 1,081 | (840) | (384) | 212 | 50 |
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company | 897,155 | 838,840 | 778,007 | 498,278 | 463,375 |
KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS
| As at/year ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Profitability Ratios | |||||
| Return on equity | 10.2% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| Return on total assets | 5.4% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.3% |
| Liquidity Ratios | |||||
| Current ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Quick ratio | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Capital Adequacy Ratio | |||||
| Gearing ratio | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.1% | 17.8% | 35.4% |
Note: The summary of the consolidated results of the Group for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the consolidated assets, liabilities and non-controlling interests of the Group as at December 31, 2020 have been extracted from the Hong Kong Prospectus.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Chairman's Statement
On behalf of the Board, I would like to present to the Shareholders the annual results and consolidated financial statements of the Group for the Reporting Period.
1 Review of Operating Conditions
In 2023, the Group successfully listed on Euronext Milan, following its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2022, making us the first Company to be listed in both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Euronext Milan. The Group was able to attract a broad interest among leading Italian and international institutional investors, resulting in a widened and strengthened institutional shareholder base of the Company.
The Italian listing further consolidated the Group positioning as a global leader in the luxury yacht arena. On the business growth, we recorded a strong increase in net revenue during the Reporting Period of €106 million, representing an approximately 9.3% increase as compared to the corresponding period in 2023.
As far as the Group's profitability is concerned, its adjusted EBITDA amounted to €190.0 million, representing an increase of approximately 12.3% from the year ended December 31, 2023 (€169.2 million). The increase was also significant in terms of percentages, with an adjusted EBITDA/net revenue of new yachts margin reaching 16.2% or 100 basis points higher than that of 2023. Finally, the Group's profit for the year increased by approximately 5.6% from €83.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €88.2 million for the Reporting Period.
In 2025, we expect a sustainable growth, which is backed by an order backlog of approximately €1.7 billion as at December 31, 2024, which represents an approximate increase of 11.6% as compared to that as at December 31, 2023.
1.1 Yacht Manufacturing Business
The Group upheld an innovation-driven approach to maintain its market-leading position in its core business, placing great emphasis on research and development. Leveraging the substantial investments in research and development, the Group has been continuously renewing and broadening its product portfolio with technological and design innovation, allowing it to stay abreast of the rapidly evolving preferences and expectations of its clientele.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Chairman's Statement
The launch of new models for composite and made-to-measure yachts, together with a growing interest in super yachts, allowed the Group to attract new customers while also continuing to nurture the interest of the Group's loyal clients.
- The Group's net revenue from sales of composite yachts reached €558.8 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.6% and approximately 47.6% of the Group's total net revenue of new yachts for the Reporting Period. The Group's order intake for composite yachts was €432.4 million for the Reporting Period.
- The Group's net revenue from sales of made-to-measure yachts decreased by 7.5% from €440.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €407.2 million for the Reporting Period. The Group's order intake for made-to-measure yachts was €408.0 million for the Reporting Period.
- The Group's net revenue from sales of super yachts increased by 26.4% from €117.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €148.6 million for the Reporting Period. The Group's order intake for super yachts was €294.9 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the good performance of flagship semi serial models.
1.2 Other Businesses
The Group's other businesses provide synergies with our yacht manufacturing business with a comprehensive portfolio, including: (i) yacht brokerage, chartering and management services; (ii) after-sales and refitting services; (iii) brand extension activities (including exclusive lounges all-over-the-world); (iv) manufacturing and installation of wooden furnishings and kinetics for nautical interiors; (v) manufacturing and sale of coastal patrol vessel by the FSD; and (vi) manufacturing and sale of Wally sailing yachts. With such businesses, we are able to cover all customer's needs throughout the whole yachting "customer journey", from the purchase of luxury yachts to a complete offer of ancillary services to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, while providing us with real-time information about market trends and customer preferences.
For the Reporting Period, the Group's net revenue from other businesses segment reached approximately €58.8 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 4.2%. The decrease in net revenue mainly derived from Wally sailboats segment.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Chairman's Statement
1.3 ESG Commitment of the Group
By leveraging considerable investments in research and development, the Group has continuously upgraded and expanded its product portfolio with environmentally friendly, technological, and design innovations since 2014 to keep pace with the rapidly evolving expectations of its customers.
Thanks to its innovative drive, the Group was the very first to introduce a pioneering hybrid propulsion solution to the market in 2008, and it continues to innovate in this field. In 2021, the Group launched a collaboration with Rolls-Royce Power Systems to jointly develop hybrid solutions to be installed on future yachts and in 2022, the Group extended the agreement until the end of 2027, which guarantees the supply chain's efficiency, with clear benefits for its customers. The Group also entered the E-luxury segment with the first Riva full-electric powerboat, named El-Iseo, available for sale in January 2024. Furthermore, the Group is committed to expanding its other "green" product offering across all key brands, launching and marketing more eco-friendly solutions, building on the proposition of the newly launched models (besides FSD N800, Riva El-Iseo, wallytender43X and wallytender48X and the INFYNITO range) and increasing its presence in the sailing yacht market through Wally.
With respect to sustainable development, hydrogen is attracting increasing attention as an energy source and has the potential to become a game-changer in the maritime sector as well. Building on Weichai Group's significant achievements on this front and having already installed hydrogen engines on land vehicles, it will be a crucial partner of the Group to provide the necessary know-how and experience to make hydrogen engines on yachts a reality.
In addition, with a view to reducing the environmental impact of its products, the Group is constantly seeking innovative solutions, which involve the use of eco-friendly and lighter materials.
Moreover, the Group's ESG commitment is not limited to its outstanding product offering, but also targets its shipyards. All shipyards are adjusted to the ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification, introducing innovative solutions (such as trigeneration systems) and increasingly proficient solar panels to reduce both energy consumption and emissions.
The Group firmly believes in the importance of ESG moving forward and aims to become an ESG leader in the global yacht market. As a remark, the Group has been the first in the yacht industry to publish a sustainability report in 2019 and establish the ESG Committee in 2021, which is responsible for helping the Board to devise ESG policies and strategies and reviewing and assessing its sustainability performance.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Chairman's Statement
2 Outlook and Prospects
Once again, the global luxury yacht industry has proven to be resilient in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, underscoring its stability and strength. In this context, the Group has continued to deliver outstanding performance, consistently gaining market share reinforcing its strategic position not only in high-value segments but also in new emerging and high-growth segments. To continue building on advantage of the expected growth trends of the global luxury yacht industry, enhancing its value proposition and strengthening its overall resilience, the Group’s future plans are based on the following strategic pillars:
- The Group will enhance and expand its product offering and product mix ahead of evolving market trends and customer expectations, with the aim to consolidate its market leadership position in both the composite yachts and made-to-measure yachts segments, focusing on the segments with the highest growth potential and marginality.
- The Group will continue to invest in innovation, technologies, and products with the aim of providing a more environmentally responsible yachting experience, attributable to through the skillful use of more sustainable materials and processes aimed at reducing the environmental impact of products.
- The Group will expand its made-to-measure offering to larger alloy yachts, developing new alloy-hulled super yacht models under the iconic Riva, Pershing, and Custom Line brands.
- The Group will also broaden both its yacht brokerage, chartering and management services and its after-sales and refitting services, expanding its brand extension and licensing activities.
- Finally, the Group will keep investing in the internalization of high value-added activities to support its future growth and product portfolio expansion.
3 Appreciation
Last but not least, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all of our proven and new Shareholders, our potential investors and our customers for their care and support, as well as to all of our staff for their hard work and dedication!
Mr. Jiang Kui
Chairman and non-executive Director
Hong Kong, March 14, 2025
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Management Discussion and Analysis
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND BUSINESS REVIEW
The Group is an established leader in the global luxury yacht industry with a portfolio of iconic brands of long heritage and outstanding high-end manufacturing capabilities. As one of the oldest Italian luxury yacht producers, it has been playing an important role in steering the development of the global luxury yacht industry by acquiring and integrating other leading yacht brands and production facilities since the establishment of the business in 1968. Its seven brands — Riva, Wally, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, CRN and Custom Line — are globally recognized as symbols of luxury, exclusivity, Italian design, quality, craftsmanship, innovation and performance. The Group designs, produces and sells luxury composite yachts, made-to-measure yachts and super yachts from 8 to 95 meters, offering the full spectrum of functionalities and an increasing range of ancillary services, catering to the personalized tastes and requirements of its clientele. With its market leadership, rich history and iconic brand portfolio, the Group is positioned as the trend-setter of the global luxury yachting industry and the ambassador of Italian nautical excellence to the world.
Owing to excellent market reaction to the models launched in previous years, for the Reporting Period, the Group recorded a net revenue of €1,240.3 million, representing a 9.3% increase from €1,134.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Group delivered 224 new vessels during the Reporting Period, compared to 212 new vessels for the year ended December 31, 2023. Meanwhile, its net profit increased by about 5.6% from €83.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €88.2 million for the Reporting Period. During the Reporting Period, the Group achieved an order intake of €1,139 million, which was in line with the amount of order intake in the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Group upheld an innovation-driven approach to maintain its market-leading position in its core business, placing great emphasis on research and development. Leveraging the substantial investments in research and development, the Group has been continuously renewing and broadening its product portfolio with technological and design innovation, allowing it to stay abreast of the rapidly evolving preferences and expectations of its clientele.
The launch of new models for composite and made-to-measure yachts, together with a growing interest in super yachts, allowed the Group to attract new customers while also continuing to nurture the interest of the Group's loyal clients.
The Group's other businesses provide synergy with its yacht manufacturing business with a comprehensive portfolio, including: (i) yacht brokerage, chartering and management services; (ii) after-sales and refitting services; (iii) brand extension activities (including exclusive lounges all-over-the-world); (iv) manufacturing and installation of wooden furnishings and kinetics for nautical interiors; (v) manufacturing and sale of coastal patrol vessel by the FSD; and (vi) manufacturing and sale of Wally sailing yachts. With such businesses, the Group is able to cover all customers' needs throughout the whole yachting "customer journey", from the purchase of luxury yachts to a complete offer of ancillary services to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, while providing it with real-time information about market trends and customer preferences.
The Group's total net revenue of new yachts sales increased by about 5.6%, from €1,111.01 million in 2023 to €1,173.3 million in 2024, due to the order backlog built in 2023 and 2024.
The net revenue of new yachts in 2023 differs from the figure published last year due to different rounding calculations
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Management Discussion and Analysis
Order intake
In 2024, order intake amounted to €1,139.3 million, an improvement of 1.7% compared to 2023, which was €1,120.4 million, mainly due to the strong performance of our core regions Europe and the Middle East.
Order intake by segment
The following table shows the breakdown of the order intake by segment:
| (in millions Euro, except for percentages) | Order intake by segment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | % | 2023 | % | Change² | |
| Composite yachts | 432.4 | 38.0% | 527.2 | 47.1% | -18.0% |
| Made-to-measure yachts | 408.0 | 35.8% | 423.0 | 37.8% | -3.5% |
| Super yachts | 294.9 | 25.9% | 149.5 | 13.3% | 97.3% |
| Other businesses³ | 4.0⁴ | 0.3% | 20.7 | 1.8% | -80.8% |
| Total | 1,139.3 | 100.0% | 1,120.4 | 100.0% | 1.7% |
Order intake from the composite yachts segment totaled €432.4 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 38.0% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €527.2 million, accounting for approximately 47.1% of total order intake in 2023).
This segment has shown a progressive improvement throughout the year, moving from -39.1% in Q1'24 compared to Q1'23 to -37.3% in 2Q'24 compared to 2Q'23, and registering positive growth starting from the third quarter, with +0.6% in 3Q'24 compared to 3Q'23. The year ended with further improvement in the performance, marking +4.1% in 4Q'24 compared to 4Q'23.
Order intake from the made-to-measure yachts segment totaled €408.0 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 35.8% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €423.0 million, accounting for approximately 37.8% of total order intake in 2023), essentially in line with the previous year, with an acceleration in Q4'24.
Order intake from the super yachts segment totaled €294.9 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 25.9% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €149.5 million, accounting for approximately 13.3% of total order intake in 2023).
Order intake from the other businesses segment totaled €4.0 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 0.3% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €20.7 million, accounting for approximately 1.8% of total order intake in 2023).
2 The percentage figures are subject to rounding adjustments and may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them
3 Including FSD and Wally sailboats
4 Order Intake for 2024 includes only Wally sailboats
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Management Discussion and Analysis
Order intake by geographical area
The following table shows the breakdown of order intake by geographical area⁵:
| (in millions Euro, except for percentages) | Order intake by geographical area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | % | 2023 | % | Change⁶ | |
| Europe | 559.0 | 49.1% | 483.6 | 43.2% | 15.6% |
| MEA | 339.5 | 29.8% | 273.8 | 24.4% | 24.0% |
| APAC | 18.6 | 1.6% | 65.8 | 5.9% | -71.7% |
| AMAS | 222.2 | 19.5% | 297.1 | 26.5% | -25.2% |
| Total | 1,139.3 | 100.0% | 1,120.4 | 100.0% | 1.7% |
Order intake in Europe totaled €559.0 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 49.1% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €483.6 million, accounting for approximately 43.2% of total order intake in 2023), mainly due to the growing demand in the made-to-measure and super yacht segments.
Order intake in MEA totaled €339.5 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 29.8% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €273.8 million, accounting for approximately 24.4% of total order intake in 2023), mainly due to the growing demand in the made-to-measure and super yacht segments.
Order intake in APAC totaled €18.6 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 1.6% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €65.8 million, accounting for approximately 5.9% of total order intake in 2023).
Order intake in AMAS totaled €222.2 million in 2024, accounting for approximately 19.5% of total order intake in 2024 (2023: €297.1 million, accounting for approximately 26.5% of total order intake in 2023). This result was due to the delay in the start of the American season, especially in the composite segment, because of the elections in the United States in November 2024. However, we see a potential that is still partially untapped in the growth of the AMAS region in 2025, supported by the possible restoration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (which allows for 100% deductibility of boats for three years).
Order backlog
As of December 31, 2024, the order backlog, at all-time high, amounted to €1,663.9 million, increased by approximately 11.6% from €1,491.2⁷ million as of December 31, 2023, due to orders collected in the last part of the year.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Management Discussion and Analysis
Order backlog by segment
The following table shows the breakdown of the order backlog by segment:
| (in millions Euro, except for percentages) | Order backlog by segment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | % | 2023 | % | Change8 | |
| Composite yachts | 395.9 | 23.8% | 460.9 | 30.9% | -14.1% |
| Made-to-measure yachts | 524.2 | 31.5% | 554.6 | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Super yachts | 704.1 | 42.3% | 418.0 | 28.0% | 68.4% |
| Other businesses9 | 39.7 | 2.4% | 57.7 | 3.9% | -31.2% |
| Total | 1,663.9 | 100.0% | 1,491.2 | 100.0% | 11.6% |
Order backlog from the composite yachts segment reached €395.9 million as of December 31, 2024, accounting for approximately 23.8% of the total backlog (down from €460.9 million, accounting for approximately 30.9% of the total backlog as of December 31, 2023).
Order backlog from the made-to-measure yachts segment reached €524.2 million as of December 31, 2024, accounting for approximately 31.5% of the total backlog (down from €554.6 million, accounting for approximately 37.2% of the total backlog as of December 31, 2023).
Order backlog from the super yachts segment reached €704.1 million as of December 31, 2024, accounting for approximately 42.3% of the total backlog (up from €418.0 million, accounting for approximately 28.0% of the total backlog as of December 31, 2023).
Order backlog from other businesses segment reached €39.7 million as of December 31, 2024, accounting for approximately 2.4% of the total backlog (down from €57.7 million, accounting for approximately 3.9% of the total backlog as of December 31, 2023).
Net Backlog
The net backlog represents the total backlog orders in portfolio which has not been delivered net of revenue already booked, amounted to €900.0 million as of December 31, 2024, at all-time high, up 15.4% compared to €780.0 million as of September 30, 2024 and increased by approximately 4.9% compared to €858.0 million as of December 31, 2023.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS
Once again, the global luxury yacht industry has proven to be resilient in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, underscoring its stability and strength. In this context, the Group has continued to deliver outstanding performance, consistently gaining market share, reinforcing its strategic position not only in high-value segments but also in new emerging and high-growth segments. To continue building on advantage of the expected growth trends of the global luxury yacht industry, enhancing its value proposition and strengthening its overall resilience, the Group’s future plans are based on the following strategic pillars:
- The Group will enhance and expand its product offering and product mix ahead of evolving market trends and customer expectations, with the aim to consolidate its market leadership position in both the composite yachts and made-to-measure yachts segments, focusing on the segments with the highest growth potential and marginality.
- The Group will continue to invest in innovation, technologies, and products with the aim of providing a more environmentally responsible yachting experience, attributable to through the skillful use of more sustainable materials and processes aimed at reducing the environmental impact of products.
- The Group will expand its made-to-measure offering to larger alloy yachts, developing new alloy-hulled super yacht models under the iconic Riva, Pershing, and Custom Line brands.
- The Group will also broaden both its yacht brokerage, chartering and management services and its after-sales and refitting services, expanding its brand extension and licensing activities.
- Finally, the Group will keep investing in the internalization of high value-added activities to support its future growth and product portfolio expansion.
The Group’s results are not subject to seasonality, except for the concentration of deliveries in the northern summer season (May-August) and, to a lesser extent, in the southern summer season (November-January), especially for composite yachts.
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Management Discussion and Analysis
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Management Discussion and Analysis
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Results of Operations
The table below sets forth selected consolidated income statements items for the years indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | Year ended December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| REVENUE | 1,301,623 | 1,196,352 |
| Commissions and other costs related to revenue | (61,276) | (61,868) |
| NET REVENUE | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 |
| Change in inventories of work-in-progress, semi-finished and finished goods | 108,286 | 118,753 |
| Cost capitalized | 34,604 | 32,781 |
| Other income | 30,923 | 22,223 |
| Raw materials and consumables used | (639,492) | (615,523) |
| Contractors costs | (254,153) | (209,426) |
| Costs for trade shows, events and advertising | (24,856) | (23,529) |
| Other service costs | (119,415) | (117,917) |
| Rentals and leases | (12,269) | (9,755) |
| Personnel costs | (144,944) | (130,727) |
| Other operating expenses | (12,763) | (7,961) |
| Provisions and impairment | (16,377) | (30,747) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (66,451) | (63,167) |
| Financial income | 6,013 | 8,652 |
| Financial expenses | (3,321) | (4,139) |
| Foreign exchange gain/(losses) | 244 | 19 |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAX | 126,377 | 104,022 |
| Income tax | (38,217) | (20,519) |
| PROFIT FOR THE YEAR | 88,160 | 83,503 |
| Attributable to: | ||
| Shareholders of the Company | 87,918 | 83,048 |
| Non-controlling interests | 242 | 456 |
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Net Revenue
The Group's net revenue increased by approximately 9.3% from approximately €1,134.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to approximately €1,240.3 million for the Reporting Period.
The increase in the Group's net revenue was due to (i) an increase of €67.0 million in sales of composite yachts; (ii) a decrease of €33.1 million in sales of made-to-measure yachts; (iii) an increase of €31.1 million generated in sales of super yachts; (iv) a decrease of €2.5 million in revenue from other businesses; and (v) an increase of €43.5 million in revenue from pre-owned boats. The Group delivered 224 new vessels during the Reporting Period, compared to 212 new vessels for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net revenue of new yachts
The Group's overall net revenue of new yachts increased by approximately 5.6% from approximately €1,111.0¹⁰ million in 2023 to approximately €1,173.3 million in 2024, due to the strong order backlog built in 2023 and 2024.
The following table shows the breakdown of net revenue of new yachts sales by production type:
| (in millions Euro, except for percentages) | Net revenue of new yachts sales by production type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | % | 2023 | % | Change¹¹ | |
| Composite yachts | 558.7 | 47.6% | 491.8 | 44.3% | 13.6% |
| Made-to-measure yachts | 407.2 | 34.7% | 440.3 | 39.6% | -7.5% |
| Super yachts | 148.6 | 12.7% | 117.6 | 10.6% | 26.4% |
| Other businesses¹² | 58.8 | 5.0% | 61.3 | 5.5% | -4.1% |
| Total | 1,173.3 | 100.0% | 1,111.0 | 100.0% | 5.6% |
(i) Sales of Composite Yachts
The Group's net revenue from sales of composite yachts reached €558.7 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.6% and approximately 47.6% of the Group's total net revenue of new yachts for the Reporting Period. The Group's order intake for composite yachts was €432.4 million for the Reporting Period. The positive performance was driven by the orders received since the end of 2023, which contributed to the revenues throughout 2024.
¹⁰ The net revenue of new yachts in 2023 differs from the figure published last year due to different rounding calculations
¹¹ The percentage figures are subject to rounding adjustments and may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them
¹² Including ancillary activities, FSD, Wally sailboats
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(ii) Sales of Made-to-Measure Yachts
The Group's net revenue from sales of made-to-measure yachts decreased by 7.5% from €440.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €407.2 million for the Reporting Period and representing approximately 34.7% of the Group's net revenue of new yachts. The Group's order intake for made-to-measure yachts was €408.0 million for the Reporting Period. This segment was impacted in 2024 by the temporary normalization of orders received in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, despite an increase in the fourth quarter of 2024.
(iii) Sales of Super Yachts
The Group's net revenue from sales of super yachts increased by 26.4% from €117.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €148.6 million for the Reporting Period and representing approximately 12.7% of the Group's net revenue of new yachts, continuing its double-digit growth. Specifically, the Group's order intake for super yachts was €294.9 million for the Reporting Period.
(iv) Other Businesses
The Group's net revenue from other businesses segment decreased by approximately 4.1% from approximately €61.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to approximately €58.8 million for the Reporting Period and representing approximately 5.0% of the Group's net revenue of new yachts.
The table below provides a breakdown by geographical regions¹³ of the Group's net revenue for the years indicated:
| (In million Euro, except for percentages) | 2024 | % | 2023 | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 593.5 | 50.6% | 480.1 | 43.2% |
| MEA | 269.3 | 23.0% | 212.3 | 19.1% |
| APAC | 39.6 | 3.4% | 98.2 | 8.8% |
| AMAS | 271.0 | 23.0% | 320.4 | 28.9% |
| Total net revenue of new yachts | 1,173.3 | 100.0% | 1,110.9 | 100.0% |
| Pre-owned | 67.0 | 23.5 | ||
| Total net revenue | 1,240.3 | 1,134.5 |
The Europe region reached €593.5 million, accounting for about 50.6% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2024 (from €480.1 million, accounting for about 43.2% of the 2023 net revenue of new yachts in 2023), due to a steady quarterly increase in revenues driven by sound demand of product mix across all segments.
The MEA region reached €269.3 million accounting for about 23.0% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2024 (from €212.3 million, accounting for about 19.1% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2023), continuing the double-digit growth that began in the second half of 2023, due to the increased demand for larger yachts.
¹³ The geographical breakdown in the Reporting Period refers to breakdown by the dealer's area of exclusivity or by the customer's nationality
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The APAC region reached €39.6 million, accounting for about 3.4% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2024 (from €98.2 million, accounting for about 8.8% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2023).
The AMAS region reached €270.9 million, accounting for about 23.0% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2024 (from €320.4 million, accounting for about 28.9% of the total net revenue of new yachts in 2023), and it was impacted during the course of the year by the elections in the United States, but it paves the way for a positive outlook in 2025.
Change in Inventories of Work-in-process, Semi-finished and Finished Goods
The Group's change in inventories of work-in-process, semi-finished and finished goods decreased by €10.5 million, or 8.8%, from €118.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €108.3 million for the Reporting Period, after having achieved an adequate stock level.
Cost Capitalized
The Group's cost capitalized aligned mostly with cost capitalized in the previous year with a small increase by €1.8 million, or 5.6%, from €32.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €34.6 million for the Reporting Period.
Other Income
The Group's other income increased by €8.7 million, or 39.2%, from €22.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €30.9 million for the Reporting Period, mainly for the sale of two demonstrative boats that in previous years was accounted as a fixed assets and minor costs from suppliers than accrued in previous years.
Raw Materials and Consumables Used
The Group's raw materials and consumables used increased by €24.0 million, or 3.9%, from €615.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €639.5 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the increase in production volumes.
Contractors Costs
The Group's contractors costs increased by €44.7 million, or 21.4%, from €209.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €254.2 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the increase in production activities catering for the increased order intake.
Costs for Trade Shows, Events and Advertising
The Group's costs for trade shows, events and advertising increased by €1.3 million, or 5.6%, from €23.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €24.9 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the increase in events and promotional activities.
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Other Service Costs
The Group's other service costs remained substantially stable at €119.4 million for the Reporting Period as compared to €117.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with a small increase of 1.3%.
Rentals and Leases
The Group's rentals and leases increased by €2.5 million, or 25.8%, from €9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €12.3 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to (i) an increase in royalties mainly attributable to the increase in new yachts delivered; and (ii) an increase in expenses relating to short-term leases and rentals and leases for low-value assets, which was generally in line with the growth of the Group's business.
Personnel Costs
The Group's personnel costs increased by €14.2 million, or 10.9%, from €130.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €144.9 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to an increase in the average headcount to support the growth of the Group's business.
Other Operating Expenses
The Group's other operating expenses increased by €4.8 million, or 60.3%, from €8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €12.8 million for the Reporting Period, mainly due to some settlement agreements entered into in the course of the year with customers and the costs resulting from a litigation related to a dismissed business.
Provisions and Impairment
The Group's provisions and impairment decreased by €14.4 million, or 46.7%, from €30.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €16.4 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the release in other risks provisions that partially offset the accruals for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Depreciation and Amortization
The Group's depreciation and amortization increased by €3.3 million, or 5.2%, from €63.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €66.5 million for the Reporting Period, which was driven by the increase in the Group's property, plant and equipment as well as intangible assets, reflecting the significant investments made to renew and extend the Group's product portfolio and upgrade the Group's production facilities.
Financial Income and Financial Expenses
The Group's financial income decreased from €8.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €6.0 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the interest income on lower deposits on bank accounts.
The Group's financial expenses decreased from €4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €3.3 million for the Reporting Period, primarily due to a decrease in other financial expenses related to loan amortisation.
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Foreign Exchange (Gains)/Losses
The Group’s foreign exchange gains for the Reporting Period increased by €0.2 million.
Income Tax Expenses
The Group recorded income tax expenses of €38.2 million for the Reporting Period, as compared to income tax expenses of €20.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase is attributable to the higher taxable income for the year (+21.5%) and the absence of the recognition of deferred tax assets on tax losses carried forward as happened in 2023.
Profit for the Year
As a result of the foregoing, the Group’s profit for the year increased by €4.7 million, or by approximately 5.6%, from €83.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to €88.2 million for the Reporting Period.
Certain Balance Sheet Items
Net Current Assets
The table below sets forth the Group’s current assets, current liabilities and net current assets as of the dates indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | As of December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 155,744 | 314,109 |
| Trade and other receivables | 74,574 | 70,271 |
| Contract assets | 196,719 | 166,846 |
| Inventories | 443,594 | 337,732 |
| Advances on inventories | 38,160 | 37,266 |
| Other current assets | 603 | 820 |
| Income tax recoverable | 2,929 | 3,203 |
| 912,322 | 930,247 | |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Minority Shareholders’ loan | 500 | 1,000 |
| Bank and other borrowings | 10,534 | 11,253 |
| Provisions | 59,187 | 62,809 |
| Trade and other payables | 477,751 | 443,585 |
| Contract liabilities | 151,809 | 195,091 |
| Income tax payable | 1,932 | 6,299 |
| 701,713 | 720,037 | |
| Net current assets | 210,609 | 210,209 |
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The Group had net current assets of €210.6 million as of December 31, 2024, consisting of current assets of €912.3 million and current liabilities of €701.7 million, which represented a small increase of €0.4 million from the Group's net current assets of €210.2 million as of December 31, 2023, with a different mix of items and the variance is primarily due to (i) an increase in contract assets of €29.9 million in line with the growth of the Group's business; (ii) an increase in inventories and advances on inventories of €106.8 million, mainly attributable to an increase in production volumes; (iii) an increase in trade and other receivables of €4.3 million in line with the growth of the Group's business; and (iv) a decrease in contract liabilities of €43.3 million. This was partially offset by (i) an increase in trade and other payables of €34.2 million in line with the growth of the Group's business; (ii) a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of €158.4 million.
All borrowings are denominated in Euro.
Inventories/Advances on Inventories
The Group's inventories and advances on inventories increased by €106.8 million, or 33.7%, from €375.0 million as of December 31, 2023 to €481.8 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to a greater availability of finished units for sale, primarily aimed at the AMAS market, which, in 2024, experienced a delay in orders compared to the usual seasonality in the composite segment. Based on the order intake in the first few weeks of 2025, this availability is proving to be a great opportunity, enabling faster deliveries to customers and a consequent release of net working capital.
Trade and Other Receivables
The table below sets forth a breakdown of the Group's trade and other receivables as of the dates indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | As of December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Trade receivables | ||
| Accounts receivable from customers | 40,162 | 25,923 |
| Impairment | (3,725) | (3,496) |
| 36,437 | 22,427 | |
| Other receivables | 38,137 | 47,843 |
| Total | 74,574 | 70,271 |
The Group's trade and other receivables increased by €4.3 million, or 6.1%, from €70.3 million as of December 31, 2023 to €74.6 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in trade receivables in line with the growth of the business, partially off-set by a decrease in other receivables of €9.7 million mainly attributable to the decrease of a payment in advance present last year for the acquisition of the new Ravenna site.
Contract Assets
The Group's contract assets increased by €29.9 million, or 17.9%, from €166.8 million as of December 31, 2023 to €196.7 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in production volumes.
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Trade and Other Payables
The table below sets forth a breakdown of the Group's trade and other payables as of the dates indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | As of December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Trade payables | 427,026 | 393,915 |
| Other payables | 52,121 | 50,606 |
| Total | 479,147 | 444,521 |
The Group's trade and other payables increased by €34.6 million, or 7.8%, from €444.5 million as of December 31, 2023 to €479.1 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in trade payables of €33.1 million, which was mainly attributable to an increase in the Group's procurement in line with the growth of the Group business.
Contract Liabilities
The Group's contract liabilities decreased by €43.3 million, or 22.2%, from €195.1 million as of December 31, 2023 to €151.8 million as of December 31, 2024.
Capital Expenditures
The Group's capital expenditures were primarily in connection with the Group's continuous efforts in renewing and broadening its product portfolio as well as expanding business, mostly for the commissioning of the Ravenna shipyard.
The table below sets out the Group's capital expenditures (except right-of-use assets) for the years indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | Year ended December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 132,375 | 127,584 |
| Intangible assets | 8,474 | 19,485 |
| Total capital expenditures | 140,849 | 147,069 |
Consolidated net financial position
The net financial position as of December 31,2024 was €124.6 million of net cash, compared to €281.1 million of net cash as of December 31,2023.
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Net working capital
Net working capital as of December 31, 2024 was positive €124.5 million, representing an increase compared to the previous year, mainly due to the delay of the beginning and the peak of the AMAS market order intake, particularly in the composite segment, compared to the usual seasonality.
Non-IFRS Measures
To supplement the Group's consolidated results which are presented in accordance with IFRS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA/net revenue without pre-owned, being non-IFRS measures, were also presented. The Group is of the view that these measures facilitate comparison of operating performance from period to period by eliminating potential impacts of certain items and believes that these measures provide useful information to understand and evaluate the Group's consolidated income statements in the same manner as they help the Group's management. However, the Group's presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similar terms used by other companies. The use of these measures have limitations as an analytical tool, as such, it should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitute for analysis of, the Group's results of operations or financial condition as reported under IFRS.
The Company defines (i) EBITDA as profit after tax plus financial expenses (including the result of operating foreign exchange conversion but excluding exchange rate gains/(losses) related to financial transactions), depreciation and amortization, and income tax expense, and less financial income and income tax benefit; (ii) adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted by adding back certain special items (including non-recurring costs for supply chain support, contribution to employees for Emilia-Romagna flood and other minor non-recurring events); and (iii) net revenue without pre-owned as net revenue excluding revenue generated from the trading of pre-owned yachts.
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The table below sets forth the reconciliations of the Group's non-IFRS measures to the nearest measures prepared in accordance with IFRS for the years indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | For the year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
| Net revenue | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 |
| Revenue pre-owned | (66,997) | (23,535) |
| Net revenue of new yachts | 1,173,349 | 1,110,949 |
| Operating costs | (983,341) | (941,703) |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 190,009 | 169,246 |
| Special items | (118) | (6,589) |
| Operating exchange gains/(losses) and Share of loss of a joint venture | (38) | 62 |
| EBITDA | 189,853 | 162,719 |
| Depreciations and amortisation | (66,451) | (63,167) |
| Financial income, financial expenses, financial exchange gains | 2,975 | 4,470 |
| Profit before tax (PBT) | 126,377 | 104,022 |
| Income tax | (38,217) | (20,519) |
| Profit after tax (PAT) | 88,160 | 83,503 |
| Adjusted EBITDA/Net revenue of new yachts | 16.2% | 15.2% |
The Group's adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was €190.0 million, with an increase of approximately 12.3% from the year ended December 31, 2023, which was €169.2 million. The adjusted EBITDA/net revenue of new yachts margin was equal to 16.2%, up 100 basis points when compared to 15.2% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
This excellent performance confirms the strength of the commercial and industrial strategy employed by the Group. This strategy has enabled the Group to maintain strong negotiating power over prices, consolidate the most profitable made-to-measure segment, and absorb fixed costs more efficiently, in addition to greater procurement economies of scale capacity.
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The table below sets forth the details of the special items which were deducted from the EBITDA:
| (in thousands Euro) | Year ended December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Supply chain support | — | 6,371 |
| Contribution to employees for Emilia-Romagna flood | — | 215 |
| Other (income)/expenses | 118 | 3 |
| Total | 118 | 6,589 |
FINANCIAL RATIOS
The table below sets forth selected financial ratios of the Group:
| Profitability Ratios | Year ended December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Return on equity(1) | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Return on total assets(2) | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| As of December 31, | ||
| Liquidity Ratios/Capital adequacy Ratio | 2024 | 2023 |
| Current ratio(3) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Quick ratio(4) | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Gearing Ratio(5) | 3.7% | 4.0% |
Notes:
(1) Return on equity is calculated based on profit attributable to Shareholders for the period divided by the arithmetic mean of the opening and closing balances of equity attributable to Shareholders and multiplied by 100%.
(2) Return on total assets is calculated based on profit for the period divided by the arithmetic mean of the opening and closing balances of total assets and multiplied by 100%.
(3) Current ratio is calculated based on total current assets divided by total current liabilities.
(4) Quick ratio is calculated based on total current assets less inventories divided by total current liabilities.
(5) Gearing ratio is calculated based on total indebtedness divided by total equity and multiplied by 100%.
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Return on Equity
The Company's return on equity decreased from 10.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 10.2% for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the increase in the average net equity.
Return on Total Assets
The Company's return on total assets decreased from 5.5% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 5.4% for the Reporting Period, primarily due to the increase of the average total assets.
Current ratio
The Company's current ratio remained stable at 1.3 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Quick ratio
The Company's quick ratio decreased from 0.8 as of December 31, 2023 to 0.7 as of December 31, 2024.
Gearing ratio
As at December 31, 2024, the Group's gearing ratio was approximately 3.7% (as at December 31, 2023: 4.0%), calculated as the total indebtedness divided by total equity as at the end of the Reporting Period and multiplied by 100%. The decrease was mainly due to the increase in share capital related to net profit for the year, net of the dividend paid, and the decrease in total indebtedness. The Group's gearing ratio demonstrated that the financial position of the Group was healthy as the debt level of the Group was very low as at the end of the Reporting Period.
TREASURY POLICIES
The Group continues to adopt a prudent financial management approach towards its treasury policies and thus maintained a healthy liquidity position throughout the Reporting Period. The Board closely monitors the liquidity position to ensure that the liquidity structure of the Group's assets, liabilities and other commitments can meet its funding requirements from time to time.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EXPOSURE
The Group's revenue generating activities and borrowings were denominated in Euro, which is the functional and presentation currency of the Group. The Board considered that the Group was exposed to exchange rate risks in relation to the U.S. dollar. The Group could use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its exposure to foreign currency risks in connection with forecast transactions and firm commitments to foreign currency risks. As at December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no currency forwards in place.
PLEDGE OF ASSETS
As at December 31, 2024, the Group's bank borrowings were secured by certain of the Group's buildings, with the carrying amount of €2.8 million (2023: €115.6 million). Details of which are set out in Note 51 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LEGAL AND POTENTIAL PROCEEDINGS
As at December 31, 2024, the Group did not have any on-going legal proceedings or potential proceedings threatened to be brought against the Group that would have a material impact to the operations of the Group.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Group did not have any material contingent liabilities.
Details of contingent liabilities of the Group are set out in Note 50 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT, ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARIES, FUTURE PLAN FOR SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT OR ACQUISITION OF CAPITAL ASSETS
During the Reporting Period, the Group did not make any significant investment, material acquisition or disposal of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures. Save for the expansion plans disclosed in the section headed "Future Plans and Use of Proceeds" in the Hong Kong Prospectus, the Company has no specific plan for significant investments or acquisitions of material capital assets.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT OCCURRED IN 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Group announced the launch of the second model of Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO range, the INFYNITO 80.
In the second half of January 2024, the Company signed an agreement for the acquisition of an additional 30,000 square meters adjacent to the San Vitale Shipyard, bringing the entire new production area in Ravenna to approximately 100,000 square meters to produce the made-to-measure, composite and sail segments of the Ferretti Yachts and Wally brands. This latest acquisition is equivalent to an investment of approximately €14 million already paid in 2023, and further increases the Group's production capacity by 10%.
The Group attended the main boat shows worldwide: boot Düsseldorf in January 2024, Miami International Boat Show in February 2024, Dubai International Boat Show in February and March 2024 and Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2024.
On April 22, 2024 the Shareholder's meeting of Ferretti S.p.A was convened and approved the following:
- the individual financial statements of Ferretti S.p.A. for the year ended on December 31, 2023, and reviewed the consolidated financial statements of the Ferretti Group for the year ended on December 31, 2023;
- the distribution of a dividend;
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- the remuneration policy for the financial year 2024, with a binding vote, casting a favorable advisory vote for the report on compensation paid in the financial year 2023;
- the integration of the Board through the appointment, pursuant to Article 2386 of the Italian Civil Code, of Mr. Zhang Quan and Ms. Zhu Yi as Directors.
On June 4, 2024 the new Ravenna shipyard's slipway made its official debut with its first ever launch of the fourth unit of the Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90.
At the Venice Boat Show 2024, Ferretti Group and Flexjet announced a contractual partnership which will provide ultra-high net worth customers shared by both partners with combined, exclusive solutions.
New partnership between Riva and Bang & Olufsen was announced.
Riva and design studio Officina Italiana Design announced the renewal of their exclusive collaboration contract for five more years.
On June 26, 2024 a dividend equal to €32,832,817.44 (€0.097 per share) was paid to Shareholders.
With a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Ferretti Group, Emilia Romagna Regional Administration, Bologna University, Cassa dei Risparmi Foundation and Forlì Municipality, the new Master's Degree Course in Marine Engineering, based in Forlì, has been under way in academic year 2024-25. The aim of the course is to enrich university offering with new degree programmes that meet the need set out by industry in general and the yacht building sector in particular on the Adriatic coast where the Group has five production sites.
As at June 30, 2024, the Company has in place a medium-to-long-term loan agreement for a maximum total amount of €170 million signed in August 2019 with Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A., Banco BPM S.p.A., Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, BNP Paribas, Milan Branch, BPER Banca S.p.A., Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A., MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese S.p.A. and UBI Banca S.p.A., as lenders, that has not been used.
This medium-to-long-term loan agreement expired on August 2, 2024 and the management has worked to replace it by negotiating a new revolving facility. On July 26, 2024 the Company has signed a loan agreement with a pool of banks including Banco BPM S.p.A., BPER Banca S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and UniCredit S.p.A. to support the Company in its growth path by financing, if necessary, the working capital.
The new revolving line is for a total amount of €160 million and a duration of 5 years from the date of signature of the loan agreement. No guarantee has been provided using the Group's real estate or other assets.
The Group attended the main boat shows worldwide: the Sydney International Boat Show in August 2024, the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2024, the Salone Nautico di Genova in September 2024 and the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2024.
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
On January 21, 2025 the Shareholder's meeting of Ferretti S.p.A was convened and approved the following:
- the assignment of the mandate of certification of the compliance of the sustainability reporting, determination of the related fee and the criteria for adjusting this fee during the assignment;
- the appointment of one director to integrate the Board following co-optation pursuant to Article 2386 of the Italian Civil Code;
- the appointment of the Chairman of the Board.
On February 28, 2025, the Board has:
- reviewed and approved the preliminary consolidated financial results as of December 31, 2024
- appointed Mr. Tan Ning and Mr. Hao Qinggui as Directors through co-optation;
- approved the new composition of the Remuneration Committee, ESG Committee and Strategic Committee; and
- appointed the new Director in charge of the internal audit and risk management system.
EMPLOYEES AND REMUNERATION POLICY
As at December 31, 2024, the Group had 2,118 employees (as at December 31, 2023: 1,971). Apart from salary remuneration, our employees benefit from the accruals of social security contributions to the National Institute of Social Security in Italy, and to the private funds provided by the collective bargaining agreement (if any). In addition, the Company granted discretionary bonuses to qualified employees, based on its operating results and individual performance.
ESSENTIAL INTANGIBLE RESOURCES
Essential intangible resources, as indicated by Article 15 of Legislative Decree 125/2024 (hereinafter also the "Decree"), which constitute a source of value creation for the Group, are those resources without physical consistency on which the business model fundamentally depends and which constitute a source of value creation. On the basis of the conceptual framework provided by the International Integrated Reporting Framework, the following types of capital can be represented:
a) intellectual capital, which includes the intangible assets corresponding to the organizational capital and the value of knowledge;
b) human capital, which concerns people's skills, abilities and experience and their motivation to innovate;
c) social and relational capital, i.e. institutions and relationships between or within communities, stakeholder groups and other networks, as well as the ability to share information in order to increase individual and collective welfare.
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1 ISSUER'S PROFILE
Ferretti is an established player in the global luxury yacht market, leading the global market for inboard luxury yachts over 9 metres (approximately 30 feet), and among the first-ranked players within the super yacht segment.
Since March 31, 2022, Ferretti has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and since June 27, 2023, also on Euronext Milan, a market organised and managed by Borsa Italiana.
1.1 GOVERNANCE SYSTEM ADOPTED BY THE ISSUER
In order to ensure an effective and transparent allocation of roles and responsibilities among its corporate bodies and, in particular, proper balance between the management functions and the control functions, the Issuer has adopted a system of corporate governance that is consistent with the manner in which regulation has evolved, and best practices in Italy and internationally, drawing upon the principles and recommendations set forth in the Corporate Governance Code and Appendix C1 to the Listing Rules, to which the Issuer adheres. The corporate governance system has been constructed in accordance with the laws and regulations that govern companies listed in Italy and in Hong Kong.
Ferretti had adopted a traditional system of management and control under article 2380-bis et seq. of the Civil Code, in which connection the Board of Directors is responsible for management of the business, and the Board of Directors is responsible for control and supervisory functions (1).
Ferretti's governance system ensures that the Issuer's management and its shareholders are continually in contact. It comprises:
(a) the Shareholders' Meeting, which as a body has functions that are exclusively to resolve upon matters that are, by law, circumscribed to those decisions of greatest importance to the Company's existence;
(b) the Board of Directors, which is the body responsible for leading and managing the Company and the Group. The Board of Directors places considerable priority upon its role in leading the Group in pursuit of sustainable growth and the consistent creation of value for the Company over the medium and long term. A Nomination Committee, a Remuneration Committee, a Sustainability Committee (also known as the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee), a Strategic Committee and a Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee are each made up of members of the Board of Directors. All have functions of bringing proposals and offering advice, consistent with the recommendations set forth in the Corporate Governance Code; a Related Party Committee (a role fulfilled by the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee) has also been established in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, the RPT Rules and the RPT Procedure;
(1) The matters within the purview of each of the corporate bodies, and the rules under which they operate, are governed by laws and regulations in force, the By-Laws, the Rules of the Shareholders' Meeting, the Rules of the Board of Directors and those of the individual Committees, adopted the Board of Directors on March 20, 2023; and the Company's own internal procedures.
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(c) the Board of Statutory Auditors oversees, inter alia: (i) compliance with the law and the By-Laws, and also with principles of sound administration; (ii) with respect to the matters within its purview, the adequacy of the Company's organisational structure, internal control system and accounting administrative system, and the reliability of the latter in representing the Issuer's transactions; (iii) the manner in which the corporate governance rules under the codes of conduct to which the Issuer is bound are implemented in practice; and (iv) the effectiveness of the internal audit and risk management system, the external auditing, and the independence of the external auditor; and
(d) the External Auditor audits the accounts. It is appointed in accordance with the terms of the deed of incorporation, by the Shareholders' Meeting at the proposal of the Board of Statutory Auditors. The External Auditor performs its duties independently and autonomously and accordingly is not a representative of either the majority or the minority shareholders. The audit firm EY S.p.A. ("EY") has been appointed, by resolution of the Shareholders' Meeting of May 18, 2023, to audit the accounts for each of the nine years 2023-2031. EY has also been appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of January 21, 2025 to act as the "sustainability reporting auditor", and is thus charged with certifying the compliance of the Sustainability Report.
Ferretti has also established a Supervisory Board, responsible for overseeing the effectiveness and adequacy of the Issuer's internal controls and mechanisms, and of its organisational and operational model adopted pursuant to and for the purposes of Decree 231/2001 (the "231 Model"); and for reporting upon its implementation. Looking beyond the Supervisory Board, the Issuer's Internal Audit function, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, the Sustainability Committee and the Board of Statutory Auditors all have an important role in the Issuer's IARMS.
In order to comply with the recommendations set forth in the Corporate Governance Code, on May 18, 2023 the Board of Directors:
(i) pursuant to recommendation 11 under article 3 of the Corporate Governance Code, approved the Rules of the Board of Directors, and the Rules for the individual Committees. These define the rules of operation of the Board of Directors, the Controls, Risks Committee and Related Parties Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Sustainability Committee, including the manner in which the meetings are minuted and the procedures for handling the supply of information to directors (for further information on the Rules of the Board of Directors, please see section 4.4, below);
(ii) pursuant to recommendation 3 under article 1 of the Corporate Governance Code, adopted the Shareholder Engagement Policy (for further information on the terms of that policy, please see Section 12, below).
As the parent company of the Group, Ferretti directs the strategies of its business and of the Group as a whole, and directs and coordinates within the meaning of article 2497 et seq. of the Civil Code, in respect of the Italian subsidiaries it controls within the Group, setting forth medium- and long-term strategies in terms of (i) economic and financial results; (ii) investment and industrial objectives; and (iii) commercial and marketing policies.
The values articulated by the Code of Ethics commit all employees to ensure that the Group's activities are carried on in accordance with the law, regulations and the internal procedures adopted by the Group, within a framework of fair competition, with honesty, integrity and propriety, while respecting the legitimate interests of Shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and business and financial partners, as well as the communities in the countries where the Group is present.
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As at the date of this Report, the Issuer does not qualify as:
(i) a “large company” under the Corporate Governance Code, in that its market capitalisation has in the past three calendar years been below the threshold for large companies thereunder (which is to say, euro 1 billion); and
(ii) a “company with concentrated ownership” within the meaning of that phrase under the Corporate Governance Code, since, as at the date of this Report, to the best of the Company’s knowledge, there are no shareholders’ agreements among its shareholders.
1.2 QUALIFICATION AS SME
It should be noted that at the date of this Report, the Company qualifies as an SME, pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 1, letter w-quater.1), CLFI, and is included in the list of “SME listed share issuers”, updated in January 2025, published by Consob on its website, at “www.consob.it/web/area-pubblica/emittenti-quotati-pmi”, as the market capitalisation of Ferretti (calculated in accordance with Article 2-ter, paragraph 1, of the Issuers’ Regulations) has not exceeded, from the First Trading Day (i.e., from June 27, 2023), the threshold set forth in Article 1, paragraph 1, letter w-quater.1), CLFI (i.e., Euro 1 billion). The following chart illustrates Ferretti’s market capitalisation from the First Trading Day.
MARKET CAPITALIZATION (*)
FROM JUNE 27, 2023
2024
Euro 991,371,768
Euro 982,971,020
(*) Pursuant to Article 2-ter, paragraph 1, of the Issuers’ Regulation, it corresponds to the simple average of the daily capitalization calculated with reference to the official price, recorded during the year.
1.3 SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES
Under the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors is charged with leading the Company in pursuit of sustainable success, an objective that in practice means the creation of long-term value for the benefit of Shareholders, while taking into consideration the interests of the Issuer’s other major stakeholders.
In line with best practices and the provisions of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors manages the Company with a view to the pursuit of sustainable success in application of the guidelines of the Group’s Business Plan for the period 2023–27 (the “Business Plan”), approved at the meeting of the Board of Directors of March 8, 2023.
Additionally, in accordance with the terms of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s ESG Reporting Guide, the Group considers and determines the features and extent of the risks related to environmental, social and governance matters, in relation to the key issues.
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Finally, the Company is obliged to prepare a Sustainability Report in accordance with the provisions of Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024, which transposed Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) into Italian law. For further information regarding the Sustainability Report approved by the Board of Directors on March 14, 2025, please see the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section "Investors Relations" and "Sustainability".
With respect to the roles and responsibilities of the Issuer's various administrative, management and control bodies in overseeing the procedures for managing the material risks, impacts and opportunities more particularly identified in the Sustainability Report, as at the date of this Report, Ferretti has not identified those roles and responsibilities, nor formally set out in detail the mechanisms by which responsibilities related to those impacts, risks and opportunities are integrated into the Issuer's mission, the mandates held by the administrative, management and control bodies or the policies related thereto; nor has it defined how the objectives in relation to such issues are to be systematically monitored. Notwithstanding that, the Group intends to continue to pursue analysis and continuous improvement in these areas.
The Sustainability Committee plays a strategic role, across a range of functions, in assisting the Board of Directors in setting and implementing policies and strategies related to environmental, social and governance features. More particularly, the Sustainability Committee is responsible for monitoring ESG issues to assess their direct impact on business strategy and systematically reviewing sustainability performance. As part of its reviewing and verifying the data contained in the Sustainability Report, the Sustainability Committee also has the task of certifying and examining the impacts, risks and opportunities it identifies, ensuring that they are correctly represented and that they align with the Issuer's business strategies and stated objectives, and the relevant ESG standards. In support of decision-making processes, the Sustainability Committee sets specific metrics and objectives, with a view to improving ESG performance consistently over time. Accordingly, it makes practical recommendations that guide the business towards more sustainable and responsible initiatives, ensuring that these proposals are in line with the Company's overall strategy and international best practices. In addition, the Sustainability Committee assists the Board of Directors in analysing and updating the Group's sustainability policy, integrating the results of ESG assessments into decision-making processes, and setting medium- and long-term objectives for better management of impacts, risks and opportunities. The Sustainability Committee also has proactive and advisory roles regarding matters of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It monitors the implementation of sustainability policies and strategies, proposes actions for their correction or further development, and oversees preparation of, and approves, the Sustainability Report, key demonstrations of the Issuer's commitment to transparent and comprehensive reporting. In addition, the Sustainability Committee helps ensure that information about impacts, risks and opportunities is effectively communicated to the administrative and control bodies. For further information regarding the composition and role of the Sustainability Committee, please see paragraph 6.3, below.
Ferretti is committed to ensuring that the administrative, management and control bodies are at all times kept current on sustainability issues, thereby ensuring that a disciplined and intentional framework guides all strategic decisions.
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A double materiality analysis was conducted over the course of the Reporting Period. This is an essential process to identify and map the risks, opportunities and impacts of sustainability on business activities. This exercise involved the management and executive employees from the main business functions, through targeted interviews and joint evaluation sessions. On February 28, 2025, the Sustainability Committee reviewed the analysis that it submitted to the Board of Directors on the same date. The Board of Directors also acquired detailed information and updates on ESG impacts, risks and opportunities, in the form of a report and a follow-up meeting. During the meeting of March 14, 2025, the Sustainability Report was presented, including a detailed summary of the impacts, risks and opportunities related to business activities. The double materiality analysis revealed a number of significant impacts, including some related to climate change, the workforce, and workers in the value chain; and a number of opportunities, including some related to working conditions, equal treatment and business culture.
The Board of Directors has been taking these into account, both in setting long-term strategy and in its most important operational decisions. The meeting also included an account of Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), highlighting Ferretti's commitment to adapting to meet regulatory developments on sustainability. Adopting an integrated approach to risk management has made it possible to improve Ferretti's ability to adapt to changes in the regulatory and market environment, bolstering transparency and accountability in corporate governance.
For a list of material impacts, risks and opportunities, their current or possible future effects upon people and the environment, how they arose, and their connection to the Issuer's strategy and business model, as well as details of how the Group looks to respond to these effects, likely time horizons and the Group's level of involvement in the generation of these impacts, please see the Sustainability Report on the Company's website (www.ferrettigroup.com), in the sections, "Investor Relations" and "Sustainability".
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2 INFORMATION REGARDING OWNERSHIP (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1), CLFI)
2.1 STRUCTURE OF SHARE CAPITAL (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(A), CLFI)
2.1.1 The Company's share capital and shares
As at the date of this Report, the subscribed and paid share capital of the Issuer is euro 338,482,654, comprising 338,482,654 ordinary shares with no stated nominal value.
As at the date of this Report, no classes of shares other than ordinary shares have been issued.
The following table sets forth the structure of the Issuer's share capital as at the date of this Report.
| CLASS | NUMBER OF SHARES | NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS | LISTED/UNLISTED | RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary shares | 338,482,654 | 338,482,654 | Euronext Milan and Stock Exchange of Hong Kong | Each share confers one voting right |
Ferretti shares are dematerialised securities pursuant to article 83-bis et seq., CLFI.
Ferretti shares are registered, indivisible, freely transferable, and confer identical rights upon their holders. More specifically, each ordinary share confers one voting right, and the other economic and administrative rights under the By-Laws and the law.
As at the date of this Report, no financial instruments have been issued that would entitle the holders to subscribe newly-issued shares.
2.2 RESTRICTIONS UPON TRANSFERS OF SECURITIES (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(B), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, no restrictions apply to the transfer of shares in the Issuer. Similarly, there are no restrictions upon ownership of shares in the Issuer, nor any provisions whereby a prospective shareholder must seek prior approval.
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2.3 MATERIAL HOLDINGS OF SHARES (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(C), CLFI)
Based on the available information, including the notices provided pursuant article 120, CLFI, the Shareholders who, as at the date of this Report, directly or indirectly have shareholdings in excess of 5% of the Issuer's voting share capital, including Shares held through any intermediaries, fiduciaries or companies controlled by those Shareholders, are set forth in the following table.
| CERTIFYING PERSON | ENTITY HOLDING SHARES IN THE COMPANY | PERCENTAGE OF THE ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL | PERCENTAGE OF THE VOTING SHARE CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandong SASAC | Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. | 37.541% | 37.541% |
| Valea Foundation | Flipnation Limited | 13.292% | 13.292% |
| Danilo lervolino | Danilo lervolino | 5.227%(*) | 5.227% |
| Float | — | 43.94% | 43.94% |
| Total | — | 100.000% | 100.000% |
(*) 0.058% of the shares are held by Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited.
2.4 SECURITIES CONFERRING PARTICULAR CONTROL RIGHTS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(D), CLFI)
No securities have been issued that confer particular control rights, nor are there persons with particular powers under the terms of laws, regulations or the by-laws presently in force.
The By-Laws do not contain provisions relating to shares with multiple votes, or increased voting power.
2.5 EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES: MECHANISM FOR EXERCISING VOTING RIGHTS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(E), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, there is no employee share scheme in place.
2.6 RESTRICTIONS UPON VOTING RIGHTS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(F), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, the By-Laws impose no restrictions upon voting rights for holders of ordinary Shares, nor upon voting rights for particular percentages or numbers of votes, nor specific conditions for the exercise of voting rights, nor systems under which the economic rights associated with the Shares are, with the Company's cooperation, separated from share ownership, with the exception of article 6.5 of the By-Laws, under which the extraordinary Shareholders' meeting "may resolve upon the allocation to the employees of the Company or subsidiaries of financial instruments other than shares, bearing economic rights and optionally also administrative rights, other than the right to vote in the shareholders' meeting, by establishing terms for the exercise of the rights thus allocated, the ability to make transfers, and grounds on which they would be terminated or redeemed".
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2.7 SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENTS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(G), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, the Company is not aware of any agreements between Shareholders that have been disclosed pursuant to article 122, CLFI, regarding Shares in the Issuer.
2.8 CHANGE-OF-CONTROL PROVISIONS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(H), CLFI) AND PROVISIONS OF THE BY-LAWS REGARDING TAKEOVER BIDS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 104-BIS(1-TER) AND (1), CLFI)
2.8.1 Change-of-control provisions
The Group has the following material agreements that include change-of-control provisions.
Facility Agreement
On July 26, 2024, the Company and a syndicate of leading Italian and international credit institutions including Banco BPM S.p.A., BPER Banca S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and UniCredit S.p.A. (the "Institutional Lenders") entered into a facility agreement providing the Company with support in its growth trajectory, by financing, where necessary, its working capital.
The new revolving facility is for a total amount of euro 160 million and a term of five years from the execution date of the facility agreement. No security has been granted over real property or other of the Group's assets.
Under the terms of the agreement, in the event there is a "Change of Control", meaning that: (A) one or more persons other than the Reference Shareholder (i.e., Shandong Sasac), whether acting alone or in concert, pursuant to article 101-bis, CLFI, acquire direct or indirect control of Ferretti, for the purposes of article 93, CLFI; and/or (B) the majority of the members of Ferretti's board of directors are persons drawn from a list other than that presented by the Reference Shareholder, each Institutional Lender must notify the Issuer where it does not wish to continue to participate in the syndicate in question.
Finance leases
Ferretti has two finance leases in place (contracts no. 1133995/1 and no. 1133996/1) that were made between CRN S.p.A. (a company subsequently merged into Ferretti) and Alba Leasing S.p.A. on January 17, 2019, that provide, as is market practice for agreements of this kind, terms that, if applied, would entitle Alba Leasing S.p.A. to terminate the agreement in the event of any change in the shareholder structure of Ferretti that occurs without the prior written consent of Alba Leasing S.p.A.
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Formal instrument of public domain concession
By a formal instrument made on December 14, 2022, the Port Authority of the East Ligurian Sea granted Ferretti a maritime state compendium in the area around San Bartolomeo (La Spezia), for use in shipbuilding, for a period ending May 23, 2033. Under the terms of the instrument, Ferretti must obtain prior authorisation from the grantor for any share transfers that would result in a change of control at the concession-holder, or otherwise forfeit the concession. On May 11, 2023, the Issuer received acknowledgement from the grantor of the Company's listing.
2.8.2 Provisions of the by-laws regarding takeover bids
With respect to the laws and regulations presently in force regarding takeover bids, the By-Laws do not provide for any derogation from the provisions on "passivity rule", established under articles 104(1) and (1-bis), CLFI, nor does it expressly provide for the application of the neutralization rules pursuant to articles 104-bis(2) and (3), CLFI.
2.9 AUTHORITY TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL, AND AUTHORISATIONS TO BUY BACK SHARES (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(M), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, the Board of Directors has been granted authority by the Shareholders' Meeting neither to increase share capital, pursuant to article 2443 of the Civil Code, nor to issue any equity instruments.
As at the date of this Report, the Shareholders' Meeting has not resolved upon any authorisation for the buyback of Shares, pursuant to article 2357 et seq. of the Civil Code.
2.10 DIRECTION AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2497 ET SEQ. OF THE CIVIL CODE)
As at the date of this Report, the Company is not subject to direction or coordination, within the meaning of article 2497 et seq. of the Civil Code, by Ferretti International Holding S.p.A., which holds 37.541% of the Share capital. In particular, the presumption under article 2497-sexies of the Civil Code does not apply, as:
(a) generally, the decisions relating to the management of the Issuer and its subsidiaries are taken exclusively within the Issuer's Board of Directors, or the corporate bodies of the Issuer's subsidiaries, where they are matters within those bodies' purview;
(b) Ferretti does not receive directives or instructions from Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. regarding its strategic decisions on financial, industrial and commercial matters, nor regarding decisions on investments or extraordinary transactions;
(c) the parent company, Ferretti International Holding S.p.A., is not involved, in any way or on any basis, in the process of preparing, reviewing or approving the Group's business plans or the Company's or the Group's annual budgets. These are prepared by the Company's and the Group's management, and are reviewed and approved only by the Company's Board of Directors, which does so with complete autonomy and without any interference from the parent, Ferretti International Holding S.p.A.;
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(d) Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. provides no financial assistance of any sort to Ferretti, and in particular and without limitation, does not grant loans or provide guarantees, patronage letters or other security for the Issuer;
(e) Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. manages no services for Ferretti, and in particular, it provides no cash pooling function;
(f) Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. takes no decisions regarding the management of Ferretti's personnel, nor does it draw up organisational structures for the Company;
(g) Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. does not have group rules or policies regarding the procurement of goods or services, in relation to which matters the Company's Board of Directors has complete autonomy in its decision-making.
It should be mentioned incidentally that the professional expertise and stature of the non-executive and independent directors are a further bulwark in ensuring that the decisions of the Board of Directors are taken in the sole interest of the Company, the Group, and its stakeholders, without any third party imparting instructions or interfering.
As mentioned in paragraph 1 of this Report, above, the Issuer directs and coordinates, within the meaning of article 2497 et seq. of the Civil Code, the Italian companies of the Group that it directly or indirectly controls. It sets the other companies' medium- to long-term strategies, in terms of economic and financial results; investment and industrial objectives; and commercial policies and marketing.
The information required by article 123-bis(1)(i), CLFI (regarding "agreements between the company and its directors [...] that provide for compensation in the event of resignation or dismissal in the absence of gross misconduct or breach of contract, or where the relationship ceases following a takeover bid") is set forth in the Remuneration Report prepared and published pursuant to article 123-ter, CLFI, and article 84-quater of the Issuers' Regulations.
The information required by article 123-bis(1)(l), CLFI, regarding "provisions applicable to the appointment and replacement of directors [...] and to the amendment of the By-Laws, other than those additionally provided by applicable laws and regulations" is set forth in Section 4 of this Report, below.
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3 COMPLIANCE (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(2)(A), CLFI)
The Company has endorsed the Corporate Governance Code as at the date of this Report, which has applied since January 1, 2021. It may be accessed by the public on the website of Borsa Italiana's Corporate Governance Committee, at: https://www.borsaitaliana.it/comitato-corporate-governance/codice/2020.pdf.
This Report provides an account of those recommendations with which the Company has not presently complied, in whole or in part, on a "comply or explain" basis as the Corporate Governance Code requires.
Since the Issuer is also listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, the Issuer is subject to the Corporate Governance Code and the Appendix C1 to the Listing Rules.
4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4.1 ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Company's Board of Directors plays a key role of directing the business strategically. This goes beyond the preparation of the Company's business plans and organisational structures, and setting its values and standards. There is a continuous commitment to ensuring value creation over the long term, and pursuing sustainable success, by: (i) promoting sustainable growth in the medium and long term that takes account of the social and environmental aspects that impact the business, through an appropriate system for controls and risk management, including sustainability risks; (ii) ensuring the greatest transparency with the market and investors; and (iii) paying particular attention to significant changes to the business prospects, and the risks to which the Company is exposed.
The Board of Directors is also responsible for confirming that the accounting, administrative and organisational structures are appropriate, as are the controls necessary for monitoring the Company's and Group's performance, and for the other duties it has under applicable laws and regulations.
The Board of Directors devises the corporate governance system that best serves the Company's conduct of its business and the pursuit of its strategies, subject to the limitations imposed by applicable law and regulations, and the Company's By-Laws. Where necessary, it evaluates and promotes appropriate changes, submitting them to the Shareholders' Meeting where such matters are within the meeting's purview.
The Board of Directors plays a central role in organising the business, and strategic and organisational direction are among its functions and responsibilities. It also ensures that the necessary controls are in place for monitoring the performance of the Issuer and that of the other companies of the Group.
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Further to the powers it holds under the By-Laws, and consistent with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors:
(a) determines the strategies of the Issuer and the Group, consistent with pursuit of sustainable success, and monitors those strategies' implementation. In connection with the matters within its purview, the Board of Directors examines and approves strategic, financial and business plans for the Issuer and the Group, periodically monitoring their execution. More particularly, the Board of Directors on March 8, 2023 approved the Business Plan, implementation of which it has monitored continuously. The Board of Directors also approved the Sustainability Report and the results of the double materiality analysis are in line with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards;
(b) determines the nature and level of risk compatible with the Issuer's strategic objectives, including in its evaluation all factors that may be significant for the Issuer's sustainable success;
(c) determines the system of corporate governance it considers to best serve the conduct of the business and pursuit of its strategies, as well as the structure of the Group. In particular, the Board of Directors has: (a) appointed the committees from among its number, and assigned them specific functions; (b) appointed and conferred powers upon the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Director; and (c) approved and revised the Group's organisational model;
(d) promotes engagement with shareholders and the Issuer's other material stakeholders. In this respect the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023 adopted the Shareholder Engagement Policy, which seeks to ensure continuous and open liaison based on mutual understanding of their respective roles, with existing institutional investors, potential investors, asset managers, operators in the financial markets, the Italian and international financial press, ratings agencies and proxy advisors, and with trade associations and Shareholders generally. The aim is to increase understanding regarding the Company's and the Group's activities, its financial performance, and its strategies in pursuit of sustainable success in line with the recommendation of article 1 of the Corporate Governance Code, while maintaining appropriate communication channels with these persons (for more information on the Shareholder Engagement Policy, please see Section 12 of this Report, below);
(e) at the proposal of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer, adopted a procedure for the internal management and external disclosure of the Issuer's documents and information, with particular reference to insider information (for further information, please see Section 5 of this Report, below); and
(f) makes prior examination and approval of transactions by the Issuer and its subsidiaries where these are of significant importance in strategic terms or in terms of business, results of operations or financial condition, with particular attention where one or more Directors directly or indirectly has a conflict of interest. In this respect, the Board of Directors has not set criteria for identifying transactions that are of significant importance in strategic terms or in terms of business, results of operations or financial condition, in that: (i) all transactions not covered by the delegated powers of the Chief Executive Officer are matters for the Board of Directors; and (ii) the Board of Directors sets the criteria that apply to each individual transaction at the time of their approval. That means, with the exception of the powers expressly granted to the Chief Executive Officer, listed in paragraph 4.7.1 of this Report, the Issuer's Board of Directors expresses and must approve the majority of significant transactions, which assures continuous monitoring of performance, while taking an active role in the main business decisions.
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For so long as the Shares are listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, the Board of Directors prepares regular financial reports required by Hong Kong laws and regulations, additional to those required by Italian law. It makes these available to the public in the forms, and at the times, required by the relevant rules.
With respect conflicts of interest and transactions with related parties for the Issuer and the Group, please see Section 10 of this Report.
Pursuant to article 2381 of the Civil Code and recommendation 1, part d, of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors in the course of the Reporting Year periodically assessed the adequacy of the accounting, administrative and organisational structure of the Issuer and the other companies of strategic importance to the Group, with particular reference to the internal audit and risk management system. For more information, please see Section 9 of this Report.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Board of Directors on a number of occasions made assessment of general operational performance, taking into consideration the information provided by the Chief Executive Officer, and periodically compared results with forecasts.
The Board of Directors did not consider it necessary or desirable in the Reporting Year to draw up reasoned proposals regarding the corporate governance system for submission to the Shareholders' Meeting, in that it considers the existing system functional to serve the business's requirements.
For information regarding the Board of Directors' purview over matters of (i) its own composition and functioning; (ii) appointments and its evaluation of its own performance; (iii) the Remuneration Policy; and (iv) IARMS, please see paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4, and 7.1, 8.1 and 9, respectively, of this Report.
4.2 APPOINTMENT AND REPLACEMENT (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(1)(I), FIRST PART, CLFI)
Pursuant to article 19 of the By-Laws, the Board of Directors is made up of a number from seven to eleven Directors, including the Chairman of the Board of Directors and one or more Deputy Chairmen, where appointed.
According to article 10 of the By-Laws "the Directors are appointed on the basis of lists submitted by shareholders and the outgoing Board of Directors, if the latter wishes to avail itself of the right to present one, and these list Directors sequentially".
The members of the Board of Directors must meet the particular requirements of professionalism, independence and integrity specified in the applicable laws and regulations, including those applicable to companies with shares quoted on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. For so long as the Shares are listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, at least a third (and not fewer than three) of the members of the Board of Directors must meet the requirements for independence under the regulations of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, in addition to those discussed below.
Appointment of the Board of Directors is also made in accordance with the laws and regulations in force regarding gender balance, including those that apply to companies with shares quoted on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
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Only Shareholders who, individually or in combination with other Shareholders, hold voting Shares representing at least the percentage required for the Company under the rules in force may submit lists. In this regard, the participation threshold most recently established by CONSOB for Ferretti pursuant to Art. 144-septies (1) of the Issuers' Regulations, under its resolution no. 123 of January 30, 2025, is 2.5%.
Each Shareholder, and Shareholders linked by control relationships or that are associates under the Civil Code, or that have entered into a Shareholders' agreement regarding Shares in the Company, may only submit and vote in favour of a single list (including voting by agents and fiduciary firms).
Each candidate may appear in only one list, otherwise he/she is ineligible.
Not more than eleven candidates may appear on each list, and must be listed sequentially. Each must satisfy the legal requirements. At least three candidates, placed no lower than second, fifth and seventh on each list, must also meet the requirements of independence under the law and the Corporate Governance Code. Consistent with such laws as are in force, lists that include three or more candidates must be made up of candidates of both genders, in at least the minimum proportions required by law, as the notice calling the Shareholders' Meeting specifies.
Each list is accompanied by comprehensive information regarding the personal and professional characteristics of the candidates, and declarations under which the individual candidates accept their candidature, and confirm, under their own liability, that they meet the requirements under the laws and regulations for the members of the Board of Directors, along with any other documents that the laws and regulations may require.
The lists submitted by Shareholders are filed with the Company no later than is required by the laws and regulations in force, which date is indicated in the notice calling the Shareholders' Meeting, to the Company's registered office or by such means of telecommunication as the notice calling the meeting indicates; and made available to the public in accordance with the laws and regulations in force. Where submitted, the list from the Board of Directors must be filed at the Company's registered office no less than 30 days prior to the date of the Shareholders' Meeting, and formally made public as described in the preceding paragraph.
The Shareholders' Meeting having determined the number of Directors for election, they are elected as follows: (1) from the list that obtained the greatest number of votes are taken, based on the order of preference in which the candidates are listed, all of the Directors except for one; and (2) from the list that received the second greatest number of votes, provided it is not connected, directly or indirectly, under the laws and regulations in force, with those who submitted or voted in favour of the list under number (1) above, a Director is elected in accordance with the law, based on the order of preference in which the candidates are listed.
Where two lists have received the same number of votes and are second-placed, there is a further round of voting by the Shareholders' Meeting, and the candidate who obtains a simple majority of the votes is elected. Where following application of the above list voting mechanism, (i) the minimum number of candidates meeting independence requirements has not been elected; and/or (ii) the composition of the Board of Directors is not compliant with the law on gender balance, then candidates meeting those requirements are elected in the place of candidates who do not, drawn from the same list. Where only one list is submitted, the Directors are taken from the list provided it has been approved by a simple majority vote.
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Where a single list is submitted, the Shareholders' Meeting votes upon that list, and where it obtains a relative majority, the candidates are elected in the order of preference, up to the number fixed by the Shareholders' Meeting, subject always to the obligation to appoint the minimum number of independent Directors that is established by the By-Laws and the laws and regulations in force, as well as respect for gender balance on the basis of the discipline in force.
In the event that no list is submitted, (or the list submitted does not permit appointment of Directors in accordance with the laws and regulations in force, or it is not possible to proceed in accordance with the voting list rules), or not all of the members of the Board of Directors are to be appointed, the Shareholders' Meeting resolves in accordance with statutory majorities, and does not follow the above procedure, but proceeds in a manner that ensures the presence of the minimum number of independent Directors under the laws and regulations in force, and compliance with gender balance requirements. No account is taken of list that received support from Shareholders that was less than half required for submission of a list.
In the event that a Director does not meet, or ceases to meet, the requirements as to independence and integrity under the laws and regulations, or there are grounds on which they are otherwise ineligible or unelectable, that Director ceases to hold office. A Director's intervening failure to meet independence requirements under the laws or regulations in force does not constitute a ground for causing the whole Board of Directors to cease, where the Board of Directors continues to have the minimum number of members meeting those requirements under the laws and regulations in force.
If in the course of the financial year one or more Directors should cease to hold office, the terms of article 2386 of the Civil Code are applied. If one or more of the Directors who have ceased to hold office was from a list that included unelected candidates, then they may be replaced by appointing people from that list, in the order of preference, provided the candidates are still willing and eligible to hold office. Where no unelected candidates from the outgoing Director's list are available, then article 2386 of the Civil Code is applied. The procedures for replacing Directors must ensure that there is at least the minimum number of Directors meeting independence requirements, and compliance with the rules on gender balance in force. If the majority of the Directors appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting ceases to hold office, the whole Board of Directors is dismissed and the Shareholders' Meeting must be called without delay to reappoint the Board of Directors, by the Directors still in office or by the Board of Statutory Auditors.
The By-Laws do not impose independence requirements additional to those under the laws and regulations in force or the terms of the Corporate Governance Code, nor integrity requirements other than those imposed by laws and regulations in force.
The By-Laws do not provide for professional requirements for members of the Board of Directors.
The Company is not subject to other provisions regarding the composition of the Board of Directors, other than those in the Civil Code, the CLFI, the Corporate Governance Code, and the laws and regulations applicable to companies with shares quoted on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
For information regarding the role of the Board of Directors and the Committees in evaluating Directors' performance, and in their appointment and replacement, please see Section 7 of this Report.
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4.3 COMPOSITION (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(2)(D), CLFI)
4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors
The Shareholders' Meeting of May 18, 2023 appointed the following persons to the Board of Directors: Tan Xuguang (Chairman of the Board of Directors and a non-executive Director), Alberto Galassi (Chief Executive Officer and an executive Director), Xu Xinyu (executive Director), Piero Ferrari (Honorary Chairman and non-executive Director), Li Xinghao (non-executive Director), Hua Fengmao (independent non-executive Director), Stefano Domenicali (independent non-executive Director), Patrick Sun (independent non-executive Director), and Jiang Lan (Lansi) (non-executive Director).
On the same date, the Shareholders' Meeting determined that the Board of Directors should have nine members, and that the new Board of Directors would hold office for three financial years, i.e. until the approval of the financial statements as at and for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Nine Directors were appointed at the proposal of the Shareholder, Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. Since the listing of the Company on Euronext Milan took place after the appointment of the Board of Directors, its appointment was not under the list voting mechanism that was added into the By-Laws on June 18, 2023 with effect from the First Trading Day.
With effect from February 19, 2024, Li Xinghao (non-executive Director) and Hua Fengmao (independent non-executive Director) resigned from their positions and the Board of Directors on the same date co-opted Zhang Quan (non-executive Director) and Zhu Yi (independent non-executive Director).
With effect from August 29, 2024, the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, Tan Xuguang, resigned and the Board of Directors on the same date appointed Jiang Kui by co-option, as a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors. On January 21, 2025, the Shareholders' Meeting confirmed the appointment of Jiang Kui as Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
With effect from February 28, 2025, Xu Xinyu (Executive Director) and Zhang Quan (Non-Executive Director) resigned, and the Board of Directors on the same date appointed Tan Ning (Executive Director) and Hao Qinggui (Non-Executive Director), by co-option. The Shareholders' Meeting called for May 13, 2025 is to resolve upon the appointment of the two Directors to the Board following their co-option pursuant to article 2386 of the Civil Code.
In compliance with Rule 3.09D of the revised Listing Rules which took effect on December 31, 2023, Jiang Kui, Tan Ning and Hao Qinggui, who had been appointed, respectively, as a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 29, 2024, and as an executive Director and as a non-executive Director on February 28, 2025, obtained the legal advice referred to in Rule 3.09D on the same date and they confirmed that they understood their obligations as a Director of the Company.
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The following table sets forth the members of the Board of Directors as at the date of this Report.
| POSITION | NAME |
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| Chairman of the Board of Directors (**X1)(4)(5) | Jiang Kui |
| Chief Executive Officer (1)(4)(5) | Alberto Galassi |
| Executive Director (2)(4)(5) | Tan Ning |
| Director and Honorary Chairman of the Board (**X2)(4)(5) | Piero Ferrari |
| Director (**X2)(4)(5) | Hao Qinggui |
| Director (X*X1X2X3)(4) | Zhu Yi |
| Director (X*X1X2X3) | Stefano Domenicali |
| Director (X*X1X2X3)(5) | Patrick Sun |
| Director (**X3)(4) | Jiang Lan (Lansi) |
() Director meeting the independence requirements set forth in Article 148(3), CLFI, as referred to in Article 147-(4), CLFI and Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules
(*) Non-Executive Director
(1) Member of the Nomination Committee
(2) Member of the Remuneration Committee
(3) Member of the Control, Risk and Related Parties Committee
(4) Member of the Sustainability Committee
(5) Member of the Strategic Committee
In accordance with the provisions of Principle V of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors is made up of executive and non-executive Directors (the latter meaning Directors without delegated powers of management), all of whom meet the requirements of the law and the Corporate Governance Code, and have the professional qualifications and expertise appropriate to the functions to which they are appointed.
More particularly, the Board of Directors has nine members, of whom two are female (22%), seven are male (78%), three are independent non-executive Directors (33%) and two are executive Directors (22%). There is no representation of employees or other workers on the Board of Directors.
All of the members of the Board of Directors meet the integrity requirements under Article 2 of the Regulations of the Minister of Justice, No. 162/2000, as referred to by Article 147-quinquies, CLFI, and are not ineligible to or prohibited from holding office pursuant to Article 2382 of the Civil Code or Article 148(3), CLFI, as referred to by article 147-ter(4), CLFI. In addition, the Directors Patrick Sun, Zhu Yi and Stefano Domenicali meet the independence requirements of Article 148(3), CLFI, as referred to in Article 147(4), CLFI, and the independence criteria set out in Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules on the Stock Exchange under the laws of Hong Kong.
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At the date of this Report, the members of the Board of Directors do not have specific expertise regarding sustainability, except for the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jiang Kui, who was co-opted to the Board of Directors on August 29, 2024 following the resignation of Tan Xuguang and subsequently confirmed by the Shareholders', Meeting of January 21, 2025. Mr. Jiang has appropriate knowledge, skills and experience on social and environmental sustainability issues. Accordingly, the specific skills and competences in the field of sustainability, although subject to evaluation, have neither been fully developed nor formally integrated into decision-making processes as at the date of this Report. The Group therefore intends to continue deepening expertise and improvement in these areas. In particular, Ferretti intends to implement a structured induction programme on ESG matters for the members of the Board of Directors, in order to boost awareness and build the skills necessary for sustainability principles to be integrated into strategic business decisions. Notwithstanding the above, the Sustainability Committee has been established to deal with such issues, its membership drawn from the Board of Directors. It may in the discharge of its duties make use of external advisors with expertise in the area, subject to the terms established by the Board of Directors. For more details on the matters within the purview of the Sustainability Committee, please see paragraph 6.3 below.
The Company has received written confirmation annually from each of the independent non-executive Directors in respect of their independence in accordance with the factors set out in Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules.
In accordance with the provisions of Principle VI of the Corporate Governance Code, the number of non-executive Directors and their expertise is sufficient to ensure that they have significant weight when the Board of Directors is passing resolutions, and to ensure effective monitoring of the work of the Board of Directors as a whole.
The presence of three independent Directors is intended to achieve good corporate governance as fully as possible, through discussion and debate among the Directors. Furthermore, the contribution of the independent Directors allows the Board of Directors to impartially and appropriately review the handling of potential conflicts of interest between the Company and the controlling Shareholder. The Board has at all times met the requirements of the Listing Rules relating to the appointment of at least three independent non-executive Directors representing not less than one-third of the Board with one of whom possessing appropriate professional qualifications or accounting or related financial management expertise. Up to the date of this Report, no independent non-executive Director has served in the Company for more than nine years.
Please refer to Table 1 in at the bottom of the Report for details on the membership of the Board of Directors.
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The main professional characteristics of the Company's Directors, and their experience in the sectors and geographical locations in which the Issuer works are set forth below:
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Jiang Kui: aged 60, Mr. Jiang is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and a non-executive Director of Ferretti, and is responsible for the high level oversight of the Board and of the management and operations of the Group. Jiang Kui is Senior President of Weichai Power Co., Ltd, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code, 02338) and on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Weichai America Corp. He is also presently a member of the Supervisory Board of KION GROUP AG, a company listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker, KGX) and a member of the Board of Directors of Power Solutions International, Inc. From July 2009 to July 2023, Mr. Jiang served as President of Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd. From December 2012 to April 2020, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Hydraulics Drive Technology Beteiligungs GmbH. From June 2016 to April 2020, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A. From April 2017 to January 2024, Mr. Jiang served as a Director of Shantui Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. From October 2018 to October 2022, Jiang served as a member of the Board of Directors of Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code, 03808). From November 2019 to January 2024, Jiang served as a member of the Board of Directors of Ballard Power Systems Inc, a company listed on the NASDAQ (ticker, BLDP) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ticker, BLDP). From November 2021 to November 2023, Jiang served as Director of China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. In addition, Jiang has previously held several management positions, including Executive Deputy General Manager and Vice Chairman of Weichai Group Holdings Limited, Chairman of Strong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., Deputy General Manager of Shantui Import and Export Company and Deputy General Manager of Shantui Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. Jiang received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Tsinghua University's Department of Automotive Engineering in July 1988 and a master's degree in business administration from Wright State University in the United States in December 2004.
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Alberto Galassi: aged 60, is the Chief Executive Officer and executive Director of Ferretti. He was appointed to the Board of Ferretti on October 23, 2013 and became the Chief Executive Officer of Ferretti on May 23, 2014. Alberto Galassi was recently re-appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Ferretti on March 8, 2023. Alberto Galassi is responsible for the formulation of the strategic direction of Ferretti Group and the day-to-day management of Ferretti Group. Alberto Galassi also serves as director in a number of our subsidiaries. He graduated in Law from the University of Modena in 1990 and admitted to the Italian Bar Association in 1996, he began his career as a lawyer, specializing in administrative law and international arbitration. In addition to his legal experience, he has over 20 years' corporate and commercial experience and has been a board member in several well-known companies, including Novico S.p.A., an Italian medical device company between 1995 and 1997, and Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. ("Piaggio Aerospace"), a major industry player in business aviation, defence and security. In 2000, he became a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Executive Committee as well as head of sales and marketing, playing a crucial role in Piaggio Aerospace's revival and its subsequent international success, becoming its Chief Executive Officer in 2009. He has also been a member of the board of directors of Manchester City Football Club since June 2012 and of Palermo Football Club S.p.A. since July 2022.
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— Tan Ning: aged 43, Mr. Tan was appointed by co-option as an Executive Director of Ferretti on February 28, 2025. In 2004 he graduated in management from the Shanghai University for Science and Technology. Currently, he is sole director of Ferretti Asia (Zhuhai) Com., Ltd. He has been a member of the board of directors of Changzhou FRP Boatbuilding Co., Ltd (“Changzhou FRP”) from 2020 to January 2025, vice general executive manager of Changzhou FRP from 2020 to 2021 and general manager of Changzhou FRP from 2021 to 2025. From 2022 to 2025, he held the role of director and general manager of Bostar Marine Technology (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. From 2015 to 2020, he served as the vice sales director of the PRC and the co-operation director of the Asia Pacific of Ferretti and from 2012 to 2015, the assistant to the Executive President of the Company. In 2012 and 2013, he was Manager of Foreign Affairs Management at Weichai Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and Manager of International Business at Weichai Power Co., Ltd.
— Piero Ferrari: aged 79, he is the Honorary Chairman of the Board and non-executive Director of Ferretti. He was appointed to the Board on June 16, 2016 and is responsible for the high level oversight of the Board and of the management and operations of the Group. He is Vice President and non-executive Director of Ferrari N.V. (a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Borsa Italiana, under ticker symbols RACE and RACE.MI respectively) and since 1988 he has been Vice President of Ferrari S.p.A., whose brand is one of the most important luxury brands in the world in the design, production and sale of high-performance luxury sports cars that also participates in Formula 1. His first role at Ferrari was in 1965, when he worked on the production of the Dino 206 Competizione race car. From 1970 to 1988 he held various managerial positions in the motorsport division of Ferrari, with increasing responsibilities. He was also responsible for managing Ferrari’s relationships with suppliers, sponsors and Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (the International Automobile Federation). He founded High Performance Engineering (HPE-COXA) in 1998 and has served as Chairman of the company ever since. From 1999 to 2014 he was Chairman of Piaggio Aerospace and from 1998 to 2001 he was president of the Italian Automobile Sports Commission. From 2002 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2014 he was also a director and deputy chairman of BPER Banca S.p.A., a bank listed on the Milan stock exchange. He received academic awards such as the honorary degree in Aerospace Engineering conferred by the University of Naples Federico II in September 2004 and the honorary degree in Mechanical Engineering conferred by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in November 2005. In October 2004, he also received the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro from the President of the Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi.
— Hao Qinggui: aged 43, Mr. Hao was appointed by co-option as a non-executive Director of Ferretti on February 28, 2025. In 2004 he graduated in law and economics from Harbin Engineering University, China. He is currently secretary of the Board of Directors, joint secretary and general counsel of the Company. He is a member of the board of directors of Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. and Weichai Power (Luxembourg) Holding S.à r.l. He is the Director of International Business at Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd. where from 2023 to 2024 he was also the secretary to the board of directors, having previously been its general legal counsel from August 2022 to November 2022, and its Director of Investment, and the Director of the Legal and Capital Operations Department, from 2019 to 2022. From 2020 to 2023 he was a member of the board of directors of Ceres Power Holding plc. From 2018 to 2019 he was Director of Investment, secretary of the board of directors, and the Director of the Capital Operations Department, at Weichai Power Co., Ltd. and from 2015 to 2018 he was the Director of Capital Operations and Legal Department at the Shanghai Operation Center of Weichai Power Co., Ltd. From 2011 to 2015 he served as assistant to the chairman of the advisory board of Linde Hydraulic GmbH&Co., KG, vice general Manager of Weichai Hydraulic Powertrain Co., Ltd. and Deputy Director of the Strategic Department of Weichai Power Co., Ltd. He served as Manager of the Securities department from 2004 to 2011.
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Zhu Yi: aged 48, Ms. Zhu was appointed as an independent non-executive Director of Ferretti on February 19, 2024. In 1998, Ms. Zhu received a bachelor's degree in economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and, in 2001, a master's degree in finance from the same university. She has over 20 years of experience in the investment banking industry, having joined the Morgan Stanley Group in 2002 and worked there until February 2020, where she lastly held the position of managing director, focusing on the automotive, industrial and infrastructure sectors. From 2020 to 2024, she has served as partner in Shanghai Huasheng Youge Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Renaissance Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Since the end of 2024, Ms. Zhu served as the partner of 恒睿柏松(上海)股權投資管理有限公司, where she was responsible for the strategic investment business.
Stefano Domenicali: aged 59, Mr. Domenicali was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on December 21, 2021. He is responsible for giving strategic advice and guidance on the business and operations of the Group and ensuring that the interests of all shareholders, in particular minority shareholders, are taken into consideration. He is a graduate in Economics and Commerce from the University of Bologna, with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, luxury brands and in organization promotion. He began his professional career in 1991 with Ferrari, where he held various positions, including Head of Direzione Sportiva F1 from 2004 and Team Principal for the Formula 1 team from 2008, where he won a total of 14 titles in the F1 Constructors' and Drivers' Championships. From 2009 to 2014, he represented Ferrari on the FIA World Motor Sport Council. In November 2014, he became Vice President of New Business Initiatives at AUDI AG, a leading premium car manufacturer, and in March 2016 he became CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, a leading manufacturer of sports supercars. He stepped down as President of the FIA Single Seater Commission in 2020 and in January 2021 became President and Chief Executive Officer of Formula 1. In his career in the car industry, he has been successful in both motorsport and commercial roles.
Patrick Sun: aged 66, he was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on December 21, 2021, and is responsible for giving strategic advice and guidance on the business and operations of the Group and ensuring the interests of all shareholders, in particular minority shareholders, are given due consideration. In 1981, he graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, and he completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford Business School in 2000. He has served as an independent non-executive director of Kunlun Energy Company Limited since February 2016 and AustAsia Group Ltd since December 2022. He was an independent non-executive director of China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited from May 2015 to August 2018, Trinity Limited (in liquidation) from October 2008 to November 2020, China NT Pharma Group Company Limited from March 2010 to December 2019, Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. from October 2010 to April 2023, all of which were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as well as CRRC Corporation Limited from June 2015 to December 2021 and China Railway Construction Corporation Limited from October 2014 to December 2021, both listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Previously, he was Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Value Convergence Holdings Limited from 2006 to 2009, Executive Director of Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Limited (formerly known as SW Kingsway Capital Holdings Limited) from 2004 to 2006, Senior Country Officer and Head of Investment Banking for Hong Kong at J.P. Morgan from 2000 to 2002, and Group Executive Director and Head of Investment Banking for Greater China at Jardine Fleming Holdings Limited from 1996 to 2000. He was Chairman of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies from 2013 to 2015, a member of the Takeovers & Mergers Panel and the Takeovers Appeal Committee of the Securities and Futures Commission from 1995 to 1997 and
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from 1999 to 2001, Deputy Chairman of the Listing Committee of Hong Kong from 2000 to 2002, and a council member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange from 1995 to 2000. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK, and of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From October 2008 to November 2020, he was an independent non-executive director of Trinity Limited (in liquidation), whose liquidation was ordered in August 2021 due to the company's non-repayment of debt. Mr. Sun has confirmed that (i) the entire winding-up petition process commenced after his resignation from Trinity Limited; (ii) there was no wrongful act on his part leading to the winding-up of Trinity Limited; and (iii) he is not aware of any actual or potential claim that has been or may in future be made against him as a result of the winding-up of Trinity Limited.
- Jiang Lan (Lansi): aged 57, Ms. Jiang was appointed as a non-executive Director of Ferretti on May 18, 2023. Ms. Jiang has extensive experience in various fields such as company establishment and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and joint venture negotiation and integration, sales and marketing, strategy and business development, brand development, corporate communications as well as government relations. In particular, Ms. Jiang has extensive experience in the Chinese construction equipment and automobile industry and rich knowledge of general business culture and economic climate in China and Asia markets. Ms. Jiang was the executive dean of the Design School of Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts and the group vice president and executive board director of DeTao Group from 2016 to 2021, the senior advisor to the chairman and European affairs of Shandong Linyi Construction Group from 2014 to 2015, the managing director of KJE International Holding Ltd. from 2014 to 2015 and the senior vice president of sales and marketing of Dooran Infracore China Co., Ltd. from 2012 to 2013. In addition, Ms. Jiang has served various management roles in Volvo Group China and Volvo Construction Equipment, including the chief representative of Volvo Construction Equipment Shanghai Representative Office from 1999 to 2002, the director of marketing communications and brand management of Volvo Construction Equipment Region Asia from 2002 to 2005, the vice president of corporate communications and brand of Volvo Group China from 2005 to 2012 and the chairman of Volvo Construction Equipment (China) Co., Ltd. from 2010 to 2012. Ms. Jiang obtained her EMBA at Oxford University in 2015 and a bachelor's degree in education from Beijing Normal University in 1989.
To access the directors' full curricula vitae, please see the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance.
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4.3.2 Diversity policy and measures
With respect to the provisions of article 123-bis(2)(d-bis), CLFI, on diversity policies within administrative, management and supervisory bodies, in recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in ensuring the Group’s success, the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023 adopted a Group policy on diversity in the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors (the “Diversity Policy”). The policy states principles for pursuing the objective of integrating management, professional and academic features, also of an international nature, while taking also into account balanced gender representation, and the benefits that may flow from having individuals of a variety of ages and experience on the Board of Directors.
Through the Diversity Policy, the Company seeks, in line with stakeholders’ expectations and with the pillars that form the foundation of the system of corporate governance and the values of the Code of Ethics, so as to create the necessary preconditions for its Boards of Directors and Statutory Auditors are able to exercise their functions as efficiently and honourably as possible, through decision-making processes that reflect a plurality of diverse, expert contributions. To develop a pipeline of potential successors to the Board and maintain gender diversity, the Board has adopted and implemented structured recruitment, selection and training programmes at various levels within the Group for the purpose of developing a broader pool of skilled and experienced potential Board members.
In terms of implementation, the Diversity Policy seeks to guide the candidates that Shareholders put forward for membership of the Board of Directors, so that it achieves a composition that is in line with the diversity criteria identified above.
Secondly, monitoring of the results of the Diversity Policy’s application, and proposals for its revision, are matters for the Board of Directors, with support from the Nomination Committee and, where appropriate, the Board of Statutory Auditors. The criteria laid down by the Diversity Policy are thus among the matters that the Board of Directors takes into account when reviewing its own performance, a process that, in line with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, it performs annually, regarding its operations, size and composition, also with respect to its Committees.
For further information, please see the Diversity Policy available on the Company’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance; and the Sustainability Report, similarly available on the Company’s website, in the sections, Investor Relations and Sustainability.
The By-Laws provide for rules on the composition of lists in order to ensure presence on the Board of Directors of a minimum number from the less-represented gender, in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations. Specifically, lists with three or more candidates must be made up of candidates of both genders, in at least the minimum proportions required by laws and regulations, as the notice calling the Shareholders’ Meeting specifies.
With reference to gender diversity in particular, Law No. 160 of December 27, 2019 amended, inter alia, article 147-ter, CLFI, introduced a new test, under which at least two-fifths of the members of the Board of Directors (rather than the one-third that applied previously) must be reserved to the less-represented gender for six consecutive terms of office.
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As at the date of this Report, two out of the nine Directors belong to the less-represented gender. The Board of Directors was appointed on May 18, 2023, prior to the Company's listing on Euronext Milan. Accordingly, the new test will be adopted by the Issuer when it next appoints a revised Board of Directors.
With reference specifically to Principle VII of the Corporate Governance Code, and in accordance with the priority objective of ensuring appropriate expertise and professionalism among its members, the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023, in reviewing its own performance, acknowledged that the members of the Board and the Committees carried appropriate professional characteristics, experience and seniority, which ensured satisfactory diversity in terms of ages and skillsets, and a Board whose composition was well-balanced.
Ferretti is committed to strengthening its culture of inclusivity and to enhancing diversity, inside and outside the Company.
The Group is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and free from discrimination, promoting equal opportunity and respect for diversity in all its forms. Ferretti adopts policies that prohibit all forms of discrimination and is committed to removing cultural, organisational and physical obstacles that can limit individual's full development.
The Issuer's strategy translates into HR practices that seek out the best talent, promote professional development, prevent gender-based pay disparities, and foster dialogue and transition between the different generations present in the organisation.
During selection processes, the Group follows strict non-discrimination precepts, respecting internationally accepted standards and principles. In compliance with principles of equity and inclusion, selection and appointment processes are conducted under strict criteria of impartiality, transparency and meritocracy, eschewing discrimination of all forms, in line with current regulations and international standards on human rights and equal opportunities. In addition, Ferretti promotes inclusive leadership styles and transparent communication, key factors for developing working relationships that are based on respect and mutual trust.
The Diversity Policy is distributed throughout the organisation, via the Company's website, in order to enable every employee fully to express their potential and contribute to the Group's success, and to ensure that there is full awareness and a greater stimulus to the promotion of human rights as an integral part of the Group's values. Through this policy, the Group is committed to ensuring a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of diversity, through its backing of initiatives to strengthen balanced representation and the active involvement of all categories of workers in the Group's corporate governance.
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Given the importance it places on a transparent and ethical work environment, the Group has also established a whistleblowing policy that is public and easily accessible not only by employees, but by all stakeholders. This system enables unethical behaviour to be reported, thereby promoting a culture of integrity within the Group.
The Group is firmly committed to operating in accordance with the highest ethical standards, which it considers essential to business success; and to strengthening its image as a leading firm in the international shipbuilding industry. It works to ensure equal opportunities for employment and professional growth throughout its workforce, basing itself exclusively on individuals' capabilities and qualifications. The Group rejects all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on sex, age, race, colour, faith, religious belief, sexual orientation, marital status, country of origin, disability, citizenship and membership of protected categories. This commitment is realized through strict application of the principles contained in the Code of Ethics, and the adoption and implementation of additional policies that manage the impacts, risks and opportunities related to the workforce.
The Code of Ethics articulates the Group's commitment to ensuring that recruitment, hiring and management are performed in a transparent and fair manner, in full compliance with laws and regulations. It condemns any unlawful conduct such as harassment, discrimination or favouritism. For more details on the Code of Ethics, please refer to Section 9.5.2, below.
Furthermore, with regard to the protection of the most vulnerable workers, the Group is committed to preventing and tackling phenomena such as non-compliance with human rights, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour. It has put in place specific management systems and controls in compliance with the provisions of the Minimum Age Convention (ILO Convention No. 138) and the Worst Forms of Child Labor Convention (ILO Convention No. 182). Ferretti has not, as at the date of this Report, made any policy commitments relating to inclusion and/or positive actions for persons belonging to groups within its workforce who may be particularly potentially vulnerable.
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As at December 31, 2024, among the 2,118 employees of the Group (including senior management), the percentages of male employees and female employees are approximately 85% and 15%, respectively. The Board considers that the current gender ratio of the Group's workforce (including senior management) is appropriate for its operations and the Group will aim to continue to maintain gender diversity in its workforce.
On the subject of gender violence, Ferretti Group is an active participant in the fight against violence against women through the promotion and organisation of women's self-defence courses in the Italian Company's offices with personal defence professionals, and the self-defence courses held in 2024 saw the participation of over 95% of the female population (office and factory workers).
The Group is committed to offering fair levels of remuneration that reflect the expertise, capabilities and experience of each individual, while ensuring that equal opportunities are assured and the risk of discrimination is avoided.
Ferretti manages diversity in accordance with applicable rules and practice. It incentivises the various sections within the business to include differently able personnel, whose addition to the workforce is evaluated in accordance with, and taking into consideration, each person's needs and capabilities, including through the adoption of suitable working environment and hours, where practicable. This enables staff to give the best of themselves. As at December 31, 2024, there were 46 differently able members of staff.
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4.3.3 Maximum number of positions within other companies
In accordance with the recommendations of article 3 of the Corporate Governance Code, each member of the Board of Directors is required to make autonomous decisions on a fully-informed basis, in pursuit of the objective of creating value for shareholders in the medium to long term. Each member also commits to dedicating the time necessary to ensure diligent discharge of his or her duties, irrespective of the positions held outside the Group, in full awareness of the responsibilities implicit in the position they hold.
Accordingly, each candidate to the position of Director makes his/her own assessment prior to their accepting a position in the Company and irrespective of the limits imposed upon holding multiple positions under relevant laws and regulations, as to their ability to perform the duties effectively and with due attention, bearing in mind in particular the overall commitment required by any positions outside the Group.
All members of the Board of Directors are also obliged to promptly inform the Board if they become a director or statutory auditor of another company, in order to enable discharge of the disclosure obligations under applicable laws and regulations.
As at the date of this Report, the Board of Directors has not assumed a position regarding a maximum number of positions on the boards of directors or statutory auditors at other large or otherwise listed companies that it considers compatible with the effective discharge of duties as a director of the Issuer.
The following table sets forth a list of positions on boards of directors or statutory auditors held, as at the date of this Report, in companies with shares quoted on regulated markets (in Italy or abroad), in banks, insurance firms, or other large companies, the latter meaning those with assets or revenues exceeding euro 1 billion, or companies that are part of the Group.
| NAME | COMPANY | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Jiang Kui | KION Group AG | |
| Power Solutions international, Inc. | Member of the supervisory board | |
| Director | ||
| Alberto Galassi | Ferretti Tech S.r.l. | |
| RAM S.p.A. | Sole Director | |
| Chairman of the Board of Directors | ||
| Manchester City Football Club | ||
| Palermo Football Club S.p.A. | Director | |
| Director | ||
| Tan Ning | Ferretti Asia (Zhuhai) Com., Ltd | Sole director |
| Piero Ferrari | Ferrari N.V. | |
| Piero Ferrari Holding S.r.l. | ||
| HPE-OMR S.r.l. | ||
| Kheope S.A. | Director | |
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| Director | ||
| Hao Qinggui | Weichai (Luxembourg) Holding S.à r.l. | |
| Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. | Director | |
| Director |
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| NAME | COMPANY | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| Zhu Yi | — | — |
| Stefano Domenicali | Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. | |
| Formula One Group | Director | |
| Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director | ||
| Patrick Sun | Aust Asia Group Ltd. | |
| Kunlun Energy Company Ltd. | Director | |
| Director | ||
| Jiang Lan (Lansi) | KJE International Holdings Limited | Director |
4.4 OPERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(2)(D), CLFI)
4.4.1 Conduct and frequency of meetings
The Board of Directors is the body central to the Company's system of corporate governance, with a primary role in leading and managing the Group as a whole. In addition to its remit under the law and the Company's By-Laws, the Board of Directors is exclusively responsible for the most important decisions, in financial and strategic terms, in terms of structural impact upon operations, and with respect to the Company's and the Group's direction and monitoring, and the creation of value over the medium and long term. It has the power and duty to direct and lead the business, pursuing an objective of maximising value for shareholders and other stakeholders. Accordingly, the Board of Directors resolves to approve those transactions that are necessary to achieving the corporate objects, except for those matters that are expressly reserved to the Shareholders' Meeting, by the law or under the By-Laws. The Board of Directors, in accordance with recommendation 1 of the Corporate Governance Code, also:
(a) examines and approves the Company's and the Group's business plans, also based on analysis of the key themes for generating value over the long term, with the support of the relevant Committee;
(b) regularly monitors implementation of the business plan, and assesses the general performance of operations, comparing results achieved with those forecast;
(c) determines the nature and level of risk that is compatible with the Company's strategic objectives, including assessments of all those factors that may be relevant to the Company achieving sustainable success;
(d) determines the Company's system of corporate governance and the Group's structure, and assesses the adequacy of the organisational, administrative and accounting structure of the Company and those of its strategically important subsidiaries, in particular with respect to the internal control and risk management system;
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(e) resolves on transactions by the Company and its subsidiaries that have a significant impact upon the Company's strategy, business, results of operations or financial condition; and accordingly establishes general criteria for identifying those significant transactions;
(f) in order to ensure that information is properly managed within the Company, it adopts, at the proposal of the Chairman of the Board of Directors jointly with the Chief Executive Officer, a procedure for the internal management and external release of documents and information regarding the Company, especially inside information;
(g) on each occasion the Board is appointed, it expresses a view as to how the next Board may be best organised, in terms of qualifications and the number of members, taking into account the process for evaluating the size, composition and operation of the Board and its Committees;
(h) at the Chairman's proposal, to be taken jointly with the Chief Executive Officer, it issues a policy for managing engagement with shareholders generally, in light, inter alia, of the engagement policies adopted by institutional investors and asset managers; the policy is described in the report on corporate governance and ownership structure;
(i) determines the powers and responsibilities to be delegated to particular directors, and identifies who among the executive directors is to be Chief Executive Officer;
(j) appoints an independent director as lead independent director, where the Corporate Governance Code so provides;
(k) adopts a diversity policy with respect to the composition of the boards of directors or statutory auditors;
In addition to its exercise of the powers it holds by law, the Board of Directors is responsible for resolving, pursuant to paragraph 18.2 of the By-Laws, regarding:
a) merger by absorption with other companies, and proportional spin-offs of companies 90% or more of whose share capital is held by the Company;
b) the opening or closing of secondary offices;
c) the selection of directors to formally represent the Company;
d) reductions in share capital, where a shareholder withdraws from the Company;
e) amendment of the By-Laws where that is required by Italian laws or regulations; and
f) any transfer of the Company's registered office to another location within Italy.
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Rules of operation
The Board of Directors' functioning is governed by the By-Laws and the Rules of the Board of Directors and the Committees which were approved by the Board of Directors on March 20, 2023. These are available online on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance, in accordance with recommendation 11 of the Corporate Governance Code.
These rules enable the Board of Directors to operate correctly and effectively, inter alia, to ensure an efficient flow of information to directors (see Principle IX of the Corporate Governance Code).
The Board of Directors is validly constituted where a majority of the Directors is present, and resolves by the vote in favour of a majority of the Directors present. Directors who abstain, or have declared a conflict of interest, are not included in the calculation of the majority for the purposes of voting. Where votes are equal, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, if present, has a casting vote.
The Board of Directors elects a Chairman of the Board of Directors from among its number, to remain in office for the whole of the Board's term, where the Shareholders' Meeting has not itself made that election.
Pursuant to article 21 of the By-Laws, the Board of Directors may delegate some of its duties to an Executive Committee, whose members are those directors who are appointed by the Board and, automatically, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and all those directors with executive responsibilities. The Board of Directors may determine that Committee's objectives, and the terms upon which it exercises the powers it is delegated.
The Board of Directors may appoint one or more executive Directors, and determine their powers. In addition, the Board of Directors may form one or more committees with consultative, proposal-making or supervisory functions, in accordance with applicable provisions of laws or regulations.
Pursuant to article 22 of the By-Laws, the Board of Directors meets in the location stated in the notice calling the meeting, in the municipality in which the Company is registered, or elsewhere (provided that the meeting is held within the European Union, the United Kingdom or a country within Greater China (the PRC, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan) if deemed necessary by the Chairman, the Board of Statutory Auditors, or at least two Directors.
The Board of Directors' meetings may also be held by audio-or video conference, provided that:
- the chairman of the meeting is able to establish the identity of those participating in the meeting and their entitlement to do so, to govern the conduct of the meeting, and to observe and declare the outcome of votes;
- the person taking the minutes is able adequately to perceive the proceedings of the meeting that they are recording;
- all the participants are permitted to participate in real time in the discussions, to vote simultaneously, and the ability to receive and transmit, or view, documentation in real time.
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The meeting is deemed to have met in the place stated in the notice, where the person recording the minutes must be present, in order that those minutes may be prepared and signed.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors and the person recording the minutes may be in different locations.
The Chairman, or the person acting in his stead where the Chairman of the Board of Directors is unable to act, calls the Board of Directors, sets its agenda, coordinates its work, and ensures that suitable written information regarding the items on the agenda is provided to all of the directors.
Meetings of the Board of Directors are called at least three days prior to the appointed date, under a notice of meeting sent to each director by recorded delivery, fax, email or equivalent, provided that it offers proof of receipt. In urgent cases, that period may be reduced to 24 hours. Regular Board meetings are held at quarterly intervals to discuss, the Group's operations, financial performance, to approve interim and annual results and for other significant matters. For regular Board meetings, Board members are given at least 14 days' prior notice in accordance with the Corporate Governance Code.
The Board of Directors is in any event validly constituted, even if no meeting has formally been called, where all the directors in office are present along with all the standing members of the Board of Statutory Auditors.
Meetings of the board of directors are chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or, if the latter is absent or otherwise unable to chairman the meeting, by a Deputy Chairman. If there is more than one Deputy Chairman, the eldest has priority. Otherwise, the chairman is assumed by another director designated by the Board of Directors.
Following mandatory opinion of the Board of Statutory Auditors, the Board of Directors appoints the executive responsible for preparing the Company's accounting documents, pursuant to article 154-bis, CLFI (the "Accounts Executive"), and confers suitable powers and resources in order that those duties may be duly discharged.
Rules of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has adopted rules that sets terms and procedures for its functioning, compliant with applicable laws and regulations and consistent with recommendation 11 of the Corporate Governance Code. The Rules of the Board of Directors are intended to ensure compliance with applicable provisions of law and of the By-Laws, and, to the fullest extent possible, the principles and recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code to which the Company is bound.
The notice of meeting, which is prepared by the Chairman of the Board of Directors with, if appropriate, support from the Secretary, in both Italian and English, states: the place, date and time of the meeting, the items on the agenda, and the manner in which the directors may participate; as well as the information required by law.
The notice of meeting is sent by the Chairman, or a person instructed by the Chairman, by recorded delivery, fax, email or equivalent, provided it offers proof of receipt, at least three days prior to the date of the meeting, or, in urgent cases, at least 24 hours prior.
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The notice is sent to all of the members of the Board of Directors, and the standing members of the Board of Statutory Auditors. The agenda may be amended by notice to the Chairman of the Board of Directors or a person instructed by the Chairman, by the same means as are permitted for despatch of the notice, and within the same periods.
In accordance with the provisions of recommendation 11 of the Corporate Governance Code, any documentation regarding the items on the agenda, which must be drafted in English, is provided by the Chairman, if appropriate with the Secretary's support, at least three days prior to the meeting. It is sent to the members of the Board of Directors and the standing members of the Board of Statutory Auditors, and to any other persons invited to the meeting (where necessary or opportune), by means that ensure the necessary confidentiality, which may include a dedicated IT platform. In specific cases in which it is necessary, or where it regards fast-moving transactions, it may be impossible to provide the documentation within the permitted timeframe. In such circumstances the Chairman of the Board of Directors ensures that it is provided as promptly as possible or directly in the course of the meeting, where necessary. Where the documentation is particularly complex or voluminous, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, if appropriate with the Secretary's support, ensures that it is accompanied by an English-language document that summarises the most important points with respect to the decisions on the agenda. The directors and the statutory auditors receive prior notice where the documentation is not being provided within the permitted timeframe.
Where the agenda for the meeting includes matters within the purview of the Accounts Executive, that person is invited to attend for the discussion of those matters.
Any persons, whose presence is considered useful in relation to the matters on the agenda, or on the basis they would assist with the Board's work (heads of relevant departments, executive employees, managers, employees, or advisors of the Company or its subsidiaries, or others) may be invited to attend, but are not entitled to vote, and they may speak only during discussion of the matters to which the invitation related, at the Chairman's invitation, to elucidate information or documents, or provide additional background or detail.
Resolutions are evidenced by minutes signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Secretary, and are immediately effective except as the minutes may state. They are brought to the attention of the affected departments and units, and, to the extent relevant, to the control functions.
Merely in order to facilitate minute-taking and document the contents of those minutes, and unless the Chairman of the Board of Directors decides otherwise, meetings of the Board of Directors are audio and/or video recorded.
The minutes are prepared in Italian and in English, and include the major contributions, summarised by the Secretary of the Board of Directors including, in particular, those parts that provide essential information additional to the documentation; the questions and answers necessary to clarify the documentation; the substantive comments that are relevant or whose inclusion is expressly requested; and the directors' voting declarations.
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After the meeting, draft minutes drawn up by the Secretary to the Board (or of the meeting, as the case may be) are submitted for comment and approval to the members of the Board of Directors and the standing members of the Board of Statutory Auditors.
Those parts of the minutes that regard resolutions that must be given immediate effect may be certified and excerpted by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Secretary, and this may occur prior to the Board of Directors' approval of the minutes' final draft, which may include contributions that participants made.
The Directors and the statutory auditors must keep the documents, information and figures received in the course of their duties confidential, including after the end of their terms of office, subject to any obligations imposed by law, legal or supervisory authorities, and they must not seek out or use confidential information for purposes inconsistent with their duties. Those invited to attend meetings of the Board of Directors are subject to the same confidentiality obligations as the Directors and statutory auditors.
Information provided to the Board of Directors
Pursuant to article 22.9 of the By-Laws and article 150, CLFI, and in accordance with best practice, bodies with delegated responsibilities report, orally or in writing, to the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors (and absent such bodies, the directors report to the Board of Statutory Auditors) on the business's general performance and anticipated future development, transactions with the greatest impact in terms of business, results of operations and financial condition, or otherwise by size or features, carried out by the Company or its subsidiaries, or that are influenced by any person who directs or coordinates the Company's activities. This applies in particular to transactions where the Directors have a direct or indirect conflict of interest. The reports are made at the time of meetings of the Board of Directors and not less than quarterly (and more frequently, where the Board of Directors so determined at the time it delegated the powers). Reports to the Board of Statutory Auditors may also take place directly or at the time of meetings of the Executive Committee, where appointed, where this enables the information to be provided more promptly.
Induction programme
The Rules of the Board of Directors as approved on March 20, 2023 provide that the Company must carry out induction sessions at least twice a year, open to all the directors. The objective is, in accordance with the terms of the Corporate Governance Code, to ensure appropriate knowledge of the Company and the sector in which the Group operates (as well as the main trends that may impact the Group's growth strategy), its products, business dynamics and their development, also with a view to sustainable success; and its organisation, the principles of proper risk management, and the regulatory and self-regulatory rules to which it is subject. In light of Ferretti's recent listing on Euronext Milan in June 2023, the Company has yet to organise these induction sessions.
Directors shall keep abreast of regulatory developments and changes in order to effectively perform their responsibilities and to ensure that their contribution to the Board remains informed and relevant.
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Every newly appointed Director will receive formal, comprehensive and tailored induction on first appointment, to ensure appropriate understanding of the business and operations of the Company and full awareness of director's responsibilities and obligations under the Listing Rules and relevant statutory requirements. All Directors have been updated on the latest developments regarding the statutory and regulatory requirements and also the business and market changes to facilitate the performance of their responsibilities and obligations under the Listing Rules and relevant statutory requirements, and enhance their awareness of good corporate governance practices.
All Directors should participate in appropriate continuous professional development to develop and refresh their knowledge and skills. Internally-facilitated briefings for the Directors are arranged and reading materials on changes and developments to the Group's business and to the legislative and regulatory environments relating to the market and the operations of the Group provided to the Directors where appropriate. All Directors are encouraged to attend relevant training courses at the Company's expense. All Directors have confirmed that they have complied with the code provision C.1.4 of Appendix C1 to the Listing Rules on Directors' continuous professional development by participating in appropriate CPD activities, reading materials relating to regulatory updates and reviewing papers and circulars distributed by the Company.
Activities in the course of the year
During the Reporting Year, eleven meetings of the Board of Directors were held, on February 19, March 14, April 9, April 26, April 29, May 16, July 29, August 29, (two meetings), October 23, and November 13, 2024.
The meetings were duly minuted.
Meetings of the Board of Directors on average lasted approximately 45 minutes.
In the year ended December 31, 2025, in addition to two minutes of the Board of Directors that took place on February 28, and March 14, 2025 (in the course of the latter of which, drafts of the consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements as at and for the period ended December 31, 2024 were approved), it is anticipated as at the date of this Report that there will be at least another three meetings, on: May 16, 2025, July 31, 2025 and October 23, 2025 (as stated in the financial calendar disclosed to the market and Borsa Italiana, available on the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Investor Relations).
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In the course of the Reporting Year, compared to a participation rate of approximately 97.27%, the individual directors participated in meetings, with the following rates: 100% for Tan Xuguang (Chairman, for the period ended August 29, 2024, when he resigned), 100% for Jiang Kui (Chairman) (with regard to the latter, considering the two meetings held since his appointment on August 29, 2024), 100% for Alberto Galassi (Chief Executive Officer), 100% for Xu Xinyu (Executive Director), 90.91% for Piero Ferrari (Honorary Chairman), 90.91% for Stefano Domenicali, 90.91% for Patrick Sun, 100% for Jiang Lan (Lansi), 100% for Zhang Quan, and 100% for Zhu Yi.
In light of the above, the Company considers that in the Reporting Year, the Directors made appropriate time available for them to perform their duties of office within the Company.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors took steps to ensure that the documentation regarding the items on the agenda were brought to the attention of the Directors and the statutory auditors suitably in advance of the date of the meeting. The supply of comprehensive information promptly is ensured by having the documentation sent not less than three business days prior to the date of the meeting. That deadline was generally met and there were no cases of particular urgency that justified making an exception to that deadline for despatching the documentation.
Additionally, the Chairman of the Board of Directors ensured that the matters on the agenda received sufficient time for all directors to speak, which ensured constructive debates in the course of the meetings.
The meetings of the Board of Directors take place with the participation of the Board's Secretary, and, where appropriate, of executives from the Issuer responsible for the functions under discussion, and external advisers with roles in the items under discussion, which meant that the directors were able to explore the matters on the agenda in the necessary detail. Generally, the Chief Executive Officer ensures that executives make themselves available to participate in the meetings, so that those meetings provide regular opportunities for non-executive directors to acquire adequate information on the Issuer's operations.
Finally, it should be noted that meetings of the Board of Directors are normally also attended by the Accounts Executive.
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4.5 ROLE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On January 21, 2025, the Shareholders' Meeting appointed Jiang Kui as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors has the powers conferred by law and the By-Laws with respect to the functioning of the Company's corporate bodies and the legal representation of the Company towards third parties.
In accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws and applicable laws and regulations, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or where the Chairman of the Board of Directors is unavailable, a person acting in the Chairman's place, convenes the Board, sets its agenda, coordinate its work and ensures that adequate information on the items on the agenda is provided to all directors.
Exercising the functions assigned by law, the By-Laws and the Rules of the Board of Directors, and also in line with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, the Chairman of the Board of Directors acts as a liaison between the executive Directors and the non-executive Directors and, with the support of the Secretary to the Board of Directors, ensures that the Board of Directors is able to function effectively.
More particularly, without prejudice to the additional powers established by laws and regulations in force, the By-Laws, and the principles and recommendations in the Corporate Governance Code, the Chairman, with support from the Secretary, is responsible for ensuring that:
(a) the information provided prior to the meetings and the additional information provided during the meetings enable the directors to reach informed decisions in the performance of their duties;
(b) the activity of the Committees is coordinated with that of the Board of Directors;
(c) by agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, the Company's and the Group's executives responsible for relevant functions intervene in Board meetings, also at the request of individual directors, to provide such in-depth information regarding the items on the agenda as may be opportune;
(d) all of the members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors may participate, following their appointment and over the course of their term of office, in initiatives to supply them with knowledge of the business sectors in which the Company operates, business dynamics and their development, also with a view to sustainable success; and the principles of proper risk management, and the regulatory and self-regulatory rules to which it is subject,
(e) the induction process is duly provided; and
(f) the adequacy and transparency of the process by which the Board of Directors evaluates its own performance, with the support of the Nomination Committee.
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Under provision C.2.7 of Appendix C1 to the Listing Rules, the Chairman of the Board of Directors should at least annually hold meetings with the independent non-executive Directors without the presence of other Directors. The Chairman of the Company has delegated the Secretary (as defined below) to gather any concerns or questions the independent non-executive Directors may have and to report to him, so that the Chairman of the Board of Directors may arrange a meeting with the independent non-executive Directors as and when appropriate. At the date of this Report, no meeting with the independent non-executive Directors without the presence of other Directors has yet been held.
4.6 SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pursuant to article 20.2 of the By-Laws and in accordance with recommendation 18 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors appoints, and revokes the appointment, of its secretary (the "Secretary"), at the Chairman's proposal. The Secretary need not be a Director, and the requisite qualifications and qualities are determined by the Board.
The Secretary must in any event satisfy suitable requirements as to their professional standing and independence of judgement, and have appropriate expertise on company law, the regulated markets, and corporate governance, and must have acquired significant experience within a company secretariat at a company of similar size to the Company.
If the Secretary is absent or unable to act, the Board of Directors may at the Chairman's proposal nominate a replacement for any particular meeting, choosing an individual with appropriate professional standing. The Board of Directors, or the Chairman, establishes that the requirements are satisfied at the time of the Secretary's appointment for the particular meeting.
The Secretary assists the Chairman of the Board of Directors with his work, with particular regard to the activities referred to above (see recommendation 18 of the Corporate Governance Code).
In the course of the year, the Secretary provided impartial judgements, advice and assistance to the Board of Directors on every material aspect of the proper functioning of the Company's system of corporate governance (see recommendations 18 of the Corporate Governance Code).
In performing his functions, the Secretary has support from a secretariat appropriate to his duties, taking into account inter alia the role played by the Secretary, who may also act as secretary for one or more Committees.
In performing the functions of his office, the Secretary had access to appropriate resources, made available by the Board of Directors, including information regarding the business necessary for his duties; suitable financial resources; and the support of external advisers, all as determined by the Board of Directors.
On February 19, 2024, the Board of Directors appointed, for the Board of Directors' term of office and subject to revocation in the event the Board so determines, Ma Jun as its Secretary, replacing Li Xinghao who had been appointed on May 18, 2023 and had resigned as a Director with effect from February 19, 2024. Subsequently, on July 29, 2024, the Board of Directors appointed Hao Qinggui, as Secretary to the Board of Directors for the remainder of the Board's term of office and subject to revocation in the event the Board so determines. He thus replaced Ma Jun in that role.
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The Board appointed Mr. Niccolò Pallesi and Ms. Wong Hoi Ting as the Joint Company Secretaries on December 21, 2021. They are responsible for the secretarial affairs of the Company and for ensuring information flows within the Board and compliance with Board policy and procedures. On July 29, 2024, the Board of Directors appointed Hao Qinggui in place of Mr. Pallesi. During the Reporting Year, both the Joint Company Secretaries have attended not less than 15 hours of professional training.
4.7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
4.7.1 Executive Officers
Pursuant to article 21 of the By-Laws, the Board of Directors may, subject to the restrictions imposed by article 2381 of the Civil Code and the By-Laws, delegate some of its powers and responsibilities to one or more members, for whom it determines the powers and the remuneration.
The Board of Directors may also decide that an Executive Committee should be established, whose members are those directors who are appointed by the Board and, automatically, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and all those directors with executive responsibilities. The Board of Directors in its resolution establishing the Executive Committee may also determine its objectives and the manner in which it may exercise its delegated powers.
The Board of Directors in any event has powers to direct and oversee, and to advocate for transactions within the scope of the delegated powers, and the power to revoke such powers' delegation.
Senior managers and attorneys may also be appointed by the Board of Directors, with their powers determined under the appointment.
Additionally, under article 23 of the By-Laws, the Chairman of the Board of Directors formally represents the Company, without restrictions. Directors with executive responsibilities also represent the Company with respect to the matters delegated to them, as do general managers, where they are appointed.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to appoint Alberto Galassi as Chief Executive Officer and Xu Xinyu as an Executive Director, granting them the necessary powers for them to perform their duties. Following Xu Xinyu's resignation, on February 28, 2025 the Board of Directors appointed Tan Ning as Executive Director, granting him the powers previously held by Xu Xinyu.
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Chief Executive Officer
Under a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023, Alberto Galassi was granted the broadest ordinary and extraordinary powers, that he may exercise alone, as may be necessary or merely appropriate to pursuit of the Company's objects, or to implementation of the Company's approved Business Plan, Budget and/or the Industrial Plan, including, without limitation, the power to represent the Company in dealings with third parties, such as:
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representation of the Company in proceedings before any judicial, administrative, tax, ordinary, special or arbitration authority, in criminal or civil proceedings, at any stage and instance, in Italy or elsewhere, with the power to sign claims and documents, in relation to any matter, bringing and supporting claims and defences, in the substantive and at any enforcement stages, and also in bankruptcy proceedings, and to agree, execute and accept waivers, and including the power to appoint lawyers and consultants;
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representation of the Company in all tax matters, including the signing of the Company's annual VAT returns and tax returns, declarations of withholding taxes, reports on results prepared by the tax authorities or the tax police, questionnaires from the tax authorities and any documents required by tax legislation, including the power to appoint lawyers and consultants;
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representation of the Company in relations central, local and other governmental bodies and administrations, ministries, EU bodies and supranational bodies, and with any other political, judicial, military, fiscal, financial, social security or trade union authorities or offices, both in Italy and elsewhere;
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to enable, also by means of special attorneys, any registrations, cancellations, postponements, annotations, signatures, waivers or formality generally, relating to mortgages, pledges, or transcriptions made in favour of the Company, without any limitation, before the registrars of land and other public registers, court employees and third parties, without having to justify their actions to the offices concerned and third parties;
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to sign all acts of ordinary administration, meaning any transaction related to giving effect to resolutions adopted by the Company's competent bodies or representatives, and any transaction execution of which is not expressly reserved by law to others, including the rules governing companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, or by the Company's By-Laws to other representatives;
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to agree and give effect to transactions resolved upon or authorized by the competent bodies of the Company or their representatives, signing on behalf of the Company all relevant instruments and agreements, and instruments supplementary thereto and/or amending thereof, and any consequent formalities, with the right to agree any clause or condition in addition to those agreed by the competent bodies or their representatives, and with the right to take any action necessary to best safeguard the Company's rights and entitlements;
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to carry out with general government bodies, and public entities and offices, all such acts and operations as are necessary to obtain concessions, licences and authorisations generally, accepting and executing the relevant final deeds and documents;
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- to enter into and carry out transactions relating to the granting and/or obtaining of licences relating to intellectual or industrial property rights;
- more generally, to perform any other act on behalf of the Board of Directors and/or the executive committees;
- to confer and/or delegate powers to other persons, including attorneys or employees within the scope of the powers held;
- to promote and develop adherence to good conduct, regulatory compliance, sound ethics and culture in the Company's operations in compliance with corporate governance principles; and
- accident prevention, and health and safety in the workplace.
The following matters remain the exclusive responsibility of the Board of Directors:
- the receipt and grant of new loans and other financial instruments, other than bank or insurance guarantees, with a value of more than euro 50 million or a maturity of more than 18 months;
- the issuance of financial instruments to be listed on European or non-European regulated markets and their delisting;
- entry into derivatives contracts (a) with a nominal value exceeding euro 100 million, and (b) whose sole purpose and/or effect is not to hedge the Company's risks (e.g. interest rate hedging, exchange rate hedging, or commodity hedging). For the avoidance of doubt, entry into any derivatives contracts of a speculative nature should in any case be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors;
- the acquisition or sale of controlling or associated interests in other companies, with a value exceeding euro 10 million, unless contemplated by the approved Business Plan and/or Budget;
- acquisition or sale of companies or business divisions of strategic importance or otherwise with a value exceeding euro 20 million, unless contemplated by the approved Business Plan and/or Budget;
- acquisition or sale of assets or other assets of strategic importance or otherwise with a total value exceeding euro 10 million, unless contemplated by the approved Business Plan and/or Budget;
- entry into relevant transactions with related parties in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;
- determining, in accordance with the Company's internal policies and applicable laws, the remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer and Directors holding particular offices and, if necessary, the allocation of total approved remuneration among the members of the Board of Directors;
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- approval of the Group's Business Plan and/or Budget;
- adoption of the Company's corporate governance rules and the definition of the Group's corporate governance guidelines;
- definition of the guidelines for the internal control system, including the appointment of a Director responsible for supervising the internal control system, and determining their duties and powers;
- any other matter which should be exclusively in the purview of the Board of Directors under applicable laws and regulations, including those governing companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, or the By-Laws.
The Chief Executive Officer is also referred to as the CEO and is not a director of another listed company of which a Director of the Company is the CEO.
The allocation of the powers set out above is justified in light of the characteristics of Ferretti's business activities and the Group's organizational structure.
Executive Director
Under a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023, given the operational needs of the Board of Directors following the listing of the Company on both the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong market and Euronext Milan, Xu Xinyu has been granted the power to oversee implementation of the decisions of the Board of Directors and tasked with strengthening the Company's internal audit functions, with the ability to monitor the quality of the Company's operations. The Board of Directors on February 28, 2025 granted Tan Ning the same powers following Xu Xinyu's resignation.
4.7.2 Chairman of the Board of Directors
As at the date of this Report, the Chairman of the Board of Directors is not the Issuer's chief executive officer, nor has he been delegated management powers. He does not play a specific role in the development of corporate strategies, nor is he a Controlling Shareholder of the Issuer.
4.7.3 Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to appoint Piero Ferrari as Honorary Chairman. He neither holds any operational duties or responsibilities, has any specific role in preparing strategy, nor is he a Controlling Shareholder of the Issuer.
4.7.4 Supply of information to the Board of Directors by executive directors and bodies
During the Reporting Year, the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Director reported adequately and in a timely manner, at least on a quarterly basis, to the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors on the activities undertaken concerning the powers conferred, doing so in a manner that enabled permit the Board to express, in an informed manner, its views on the matters under examination.
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4.7.5 Other Executive Directors
As at the date of this Report, there are no directors with delegated powers or responsibilities other than the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Director.
As at the date of this Report, no executive committee has been established.
4.8 INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
4.8.1 Independent Directors
As at the date of this Report, the Board of Directors includes three independent Directors out of a total of nine directors. These are Directors who meet the independence requirements set forth in Article 148(3), CLFI, as referred to in Article 147-ter(4), CLFI, and in the Recommendation 7 of the Corporate Governance Code and the criteria indicated in 'Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules according to Hong Kong law, as well as the criteria defined by the Board of Directors in accordance with recommendation 7, second paragraph of the Corporate Governance Code and Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules.
Specifically, under recommendation 5 of the Corporate Governance Code, the directors Zhu Yi, Stefano Domenicali and Patrick Sun meet the independence requirements.
The number of independent Directors is compliant with recommendation 5 of the Corporate Governance Code and the Listing Rules and appropriate, also in light of their respective fields of expertise, the Company's requirements, the functioning of the Board of Directors, and the composition of the Committees.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the quantitative and qualitative criteria to be used in establishing Directors' independence, in order to assess the significance of dealings with the Company and/or the Group, pursuant to recommendation 7 of the Corporate Governance Code.
Specifically, the following are considered "significant":
(a) a Director having a significant commercial, financial or professional relationship with the Company (see recommendation 7, paragraph 1, part (c)), from which he receives income that exceeds at least one of the following parameters:
(i) his annual compensation for the office of director, including compensation for participation on Committees;
(ii) 5% of the average costs incurred by Ferretti in the last three financial years, in relation to relationships of the same commercial, financial or professional nature.
In any event, the relationship is considered significant where the amount of income paid to the Director exceeds euro 200,000 (two hundred thousand euros).
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(b) the additional remuneration (recommendation 7, paragraph 2, letter (d), of the Corporate Governance Code) that exceeds his annual compensation for the office of director, including compensation for participation on Committees,
where:
i "fixed compensation for the position" means: the compensation determined by the Shareholders' Meeting for all Directors, or by the Board of Directors for all non-executive Directors, further to the aggregate amount approved by resolution of the Shareholders' Meeting for the whole of the Board of Directors; any remuneration awarded based on the particular position of the non-executive director within the Board of Directors (Chairman, Deputy Chairman (where appointed), Lead Independent Director (where appointed), determined in accordance with best practice, further to recommendation 25 of the Corporate Governance Code;
ii "compensation for participation on Committees" means the remuneration any particular Director receives based on their participation in committees established pursuant to the Corporate Governance Code or committees or bodies for which the laws and regulations in force provide, other than remuneration for participating on any executive committees;
iii for the purposes of determining the "additional remuneration" received by a Director of Ferretti, it is the "fixed compensation for the position" and the "compensation for participation on Committees" that the director receives from companies of the Group that should be taken into consideration.
The independence of a director may be compromised by being a close relation of a person in one of the aforementioned situations, where "close relations" are, without limitation, parents, children, spouse who is not legally separated, and co-habitees.
The Board of Directors verifies that these requirements are satisfied at the time of the appointment and on any occasion that circumstances relevant to independence transpire, and not less than annually. The Board of Statutory Auditors verifies that the criteria and assessment procedures used by the Board of Directors to assess the independence of its members have been correctly applied.
The Board of Directors assesses the initial and continuing satisfaction of the independence requirements, applying inter alia all the criteria set forth in the Corporate Governance Code, based on the information that the individuals in question are required to provide and such other information as is otherwise available to the Board of Directors. The outcomes of these assessments are made public through a press release.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors confirmed, based on the information available to it, in particular that provided by the Directors, that the independence requirements set forth in Article 148(3), CLFI, as referred to in Article 147-ter(4), CLFI, and in recommendation 7 of the Corporate Governance Code, and based only on the criteria set forth in Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules, under the laws of Hong Kong, were met by the following Directors: Hua Fengmao (who subsequently resigned, effective from February 19, 2023), Stefano Domenicali and Patrick Sun; and on February 19, 2024, the Board of Directors based on the information available to it, in particular that provided by the Director in question, verified that the independence requirements were met by Zhu Yi (who replaced the outgoing independent Director, Hua Fengmao).
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The quantitative and qualitative criteria to be used in establishing directors' independence, in order to assess the significance of dealings with the Company and/or the Group, pursuant to recommendation 7 of the Corporate Governance Code, were applied following the First Trading Day, and thus beginning with the assessment of the independence of directors who were co-opted on February 19, 2024.
The outcome of the assessments regarding the independence of Hua Fengmao, Stefano Domenicali, and Patrick Sun was favourable, and the market was informed by press release of May 18, 2023.
The outcome of the assessment regarding the independence of Zhu Yi was also favourable, and the market was informed by press release of February 19, 2024, which is available on the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Investor Relations.
With reference specifically to the terms of article 149(1) (c-bis), CLFI, and recommendation 6 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Statutory Auditors confirmed that the criteria and assessment procedures used by the Board of Directors to assess the independence of its members have been correctly applied.
None of the Independent Directors have committed to remaining independent for the whole of their term of office and to resigning if necessary. In the event that a director classified as an Independent Director ceases to meet the requirements, he must promptly inform the Board of Directors.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Independent Directors never met without the other Directors.
4.8.2 Lead Independent Director
The Board of Directors did not consider it necessary to appoint a lead independent Director, in that the tests that would require such an appointment under recommendation 13 of the Corporate Governance Code were not met, since:
(a) the Chairman of the Board of Directors is not the Chief Executive Officer and does not hold material management responsibilities;
(b) the Chairman of the Board of Directors does not control the Issuer, nor jointly with any other person; and
(c) the Issuer does not qualify as a "large company" under the Corporate Governance Code.
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5 MANAGEMENT OF CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Board of Directors on March 20, 2023 at the proposal of the Chief Executive Officer, adopted the following procedures:
(a) a procedure for handling and disclosing inside information, for governing the handling of Inside Information and Material Information, thus a mapping and identification of such information by the relevant functions within Ferretti; and
(b) a procedure on internal dealing, pursuant to article 19, MAR, to regulate the disclosure obligations towards CONSOB and the public connected with transactions regarding financial instruments issued by the Company, performed by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them (as identified under the MAR and the aforementioned procedure).
Both documents are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
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6 COMMITTEES INTERNAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(2)(D), CLFI)
6.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES
Pursuant to Principle XI and recommendation 16 of the Corporate Governance Code, and the laws and regulations in force, the Board of Directors may establish committees made up of its members, with fact-finding, consultative or proposal-making functions, regarding appointments, remuneration, and control and risks. Pursuant to the Listing Rules, the Board of Directors must establish the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee. In accordance with the Listing Rules, those Committees were established from December 21, 2021.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to establish the following committees with fact-finding, consultative or proposal-making functions, pursuant to Principle XI and recommendation 16 of the Corporate Governance Code:
(a) the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, which addresses internal controls, risk management and transactions with related parties under the RPT Rules and the RPT Procedure;
(b) the Remuneration Committee, which addresses remuneration;
(c) the Nomination Committee, which addresses the appointment of Directors and procedures for evaluating the performance of the Board of Directors; and
(d) Sustainability Committee, which addresses issues of sustainability connected with the conduct of the Group's business.
The Committees operate in accordance with their terms of reference, in compliance with appendix C1 to the Listing Rules. The terms of reference of the Board committees are published on the Company's website and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's website and are available to Shareholders upon request.
On February 19, 2024, pursuant to recommendation 1 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors resolved to establish a Strategic Committee, and adopted Rules that would govern its proceedings on the same date.
As at the date of this Report, no Committees have been established beyond those recommended by the Corporate Governance Code, except for the Strategic Committee, which is described in detail in paragraph 6.4, below.
The members and chairmen of the Committees are appointed, and dismissed, by resolution of the Board of Directors. Members of Committees have no claims of any kind in the event of their dismissal from that role.
Except as the Board of Directors may determine otherwise at the time of their appointment, members of the Committees are appointed for the same term as that of the Board of Directors to which they also belong. Early termination of office of the Board of Directors for any reason also results in the immediate forfeiture of the Committees.
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In the event that, for any reason, one or more members of a Committee cease to hold office, they are replaced by the Board of Directors.
Consistent with recommendation 17 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors has in establishing the Committees' membership favoured expertise and experience, and avoided excessive concentration of duties. Specifically: (i) at least one member of the Remuneration Committee has appropriate knowledge and experience on financial matters and remuneration policies, which the Board of Directors is called to assess at the time of appointment; (ii) at least one member of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee has appropriate knowledge and experience on accounting and finance, and risk management, which the Board of Directors is called to assess at the time of appointment; and (iii) at least one member of the Sustainability Committee has appropriate knowledge, expertise and experience on matters of social and environmental sustainability.
In accordance with the Board of Directors' determinations each time it appoints the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee are each made up of at least three directors, a majority of whom are non-executive and independent, while the Sustainability Committee and the Strategic Committee are each made up of at least three directors, a majority of whom are non-executive. The Chairman of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee is an independent non-executive director. The Chairmen of the Sustainability Committee, the Strategic Committee and the Nomination Committee are each a non-executive director.
Consistent with the requirements under the Listing Rules, (i) the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee is made up exclusively of non-executive Directors, with Director Sun (an independent non-executive Director) currently serving as its chairman. Mr. Sun has the appropriate professional qualifications as required under Rules 3.10(2) and 3.21 of the Listing Rules; (ii) the Remuneration Committee has a majority of independent non-executive Directors with Mr. Domenicali (an independent non-executive Director) currently serving as its chairman; and (iii) the Nomination Committee comprises a majority of independent non-executive Directors, with Jiang Kui (Chairman of the Board of Directors) currently serving as its chairman.
The Secretary to the Board of Directors, or another person he identifies from within the Company's secretariat, acts as secretary for each committee.
The Committees are granted a budget to ensure their independence.
The Directors accept appointment to one or more of the Committees only where they consider that they are able to dedicate the time necessary to performing the duties that entails.
During the Reporting Year, and through to the date of this Report, none of the functions for which the Corporate Governance Code recommends establishing a committee have been reserved to the Board of Directors.
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6.2 OPERATION OF THE COMMITTEES
With specific reference to the terms of recommendation 11 of the Corporate Governance Code, the functioning of the Committees is governed by the Rules of the Board of Directors and the rules of the individual Committees, as approved by the Board of Directors, respectively, on March 20, 2023 and May 18, 2023, in the same form as had been adopted on December 21, 2021 (and, for the Strategic Committee, on February 19, 2024). These are made available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance.
Each Committees' meetings are called by the Chairman or one of its members, at regular intervals that enable them to perform their duties, and not less than once a year (except for the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, which meets at least twice a year with the person responsible for auditing the Company's accounts). Meetings take place in the location stated on the notice of meeting, sent to all of a Committee's members.
The notice of meeting, prepared in English, is despatched by the Secretary, on the instruction of the Chairman of each Committee, by recorded delivery, fax, email or equivalent, provided that it offers proof of receipt. It provides the place, date and time of the meeting, the agenda, the manner in which the members may participate, and the other information required by law. Where necessary or urgent, the notice may be sent not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting, by the same means. A copy of the notice is sent to the Board of Directors (or its Chairman), the Chief Executive Officer (where he is not a member of the relevant Committee), the Board of Statutory Auditors (or its Chairman), the Head of Internal Audit (for the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee), and the Chief Human Resources & Organization Officer (for the Remuneration Committee).
Each Committee may validly resolve, even if no meeting has formally been called, when all members are present.
The Chairman of each Committee may, also at the request of the other members, invite to specific meetings the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (where he is not a member of the relevant Committee), the other directors, and, with notice to the Chief Executive Officer, the executives and heads of the relevant business functions within the Company or the Group, the Secretary to the Board of Directors, where not acting as secretary to the meeting, and other persons, including persons from outside the Company and the Group, where their presence is considered useful, inter alia, to provide additional information regarding one or more of the matters of the agenda. The Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors, or another member he designates, participates in the work of the Committees. In such circumstances, the invitees are made aware of the notice of meeting and any documentation, to the extent that is necessary for them to participate effectively in the Committee's work.
The meetings of each Committees may be held by audio- or videoconference, provided that the chairman of the meeting is able to establish the identity of those participating in the meeting, they are able to follow the discussions, participate in the deliberations in real time regarding the meeting's activities, vote simultaneously, and are able to receive, provide and review documents in real time; and the person taking the minutes is able adequately to perceive the proceedings of the meeting that they are recording.
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Any documentation regarding the items on the agenda is prepared in English and, where opportune or required, also in Italian. It is made available to the members and, where necessary or opportune, also to any invitees, by the secretary, in a manner that ensures the necessary confidentiality, which may include a dedicated IT platform. Ordinarily, it will accompany the notice of meeting, or, in urgent cases be made available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, transmitted in the same manner as the notice of meeting.
The meetings of each Committee are chaired by their Chairman, of, if he is unable or absent, by the eldest member.
In order for the meetings to be validly constituted, a majority of its members must be present. Resolutions are passed with the approval of an absolute majority of those entitled to vote, or, only for the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee (where not acting as the Related Parties Committee, by an absolute majority of those present. In the event of a tied vote, the Chairman of the meeting holds the casting vote. No voting by proxy is permitted.
The minuting of meetings is overseen by the Secretary. Minutes of Committee meetings are prepared in English, with a draft submitted to the Committee's chairman (and to the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors, or to the person acting in their stead, in the case only of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee), and signed by the meeting's chairman. The meetings are considered to have been held in the location in which the chairman was present.
Except as the Committees may provide otherwise, the terms that govern the meetings of the Board of Directors apply to the meetings of the Committees, mutatis mutandis.
The Chairman of each Committee coordinates their work, and informs the Board of Directors at the next meeting, and at least annually (or quarterly, for the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee), or to such other timetable as the Corporate Governance Code or other applicable laws and regulations may provide from time to time.
For further information regarding the scope of each Committee's work and their composition, please see paragraphs 6.3, 6.4, 7.4, 8.2 and 9.3 of this Report.
Please refer to Table 2 in the Schedules for details of the Committees' membership.
6.3 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
By resolution of May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors established a Sustainability Committee from among its number.
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6.3.1 Composition and operation (pursuant to article 123-bis(2)(d), CLFI)
The following table sets forth the composition of the Sustainability Committee as at the date of this Report.
| DIRECTOR | DATE OF APPOINTMENT | REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED |
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| Jiang Kui (Chairman) | August 29, 2024* | Non-Executive Director |
| Tan Ning | February 28, 2025** | Executive Director |
| Alberto Galassi | May 18, 2023 | Executive Director |
| Piero Ferrari | May 18, 2023 | Non-Executive Director |
| Hao Qinggui | February 28, 2025*** | Non-Executive Director |
| Jiang Lan | May 18, 2023 | Non-Executive Director |
| Zhu Yi | February 19, 2024 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
- Jiang Kui, who was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on August 29, 2024 following Tan Xuguang's resignation and subsequently confirmed by the Shareholders' Meeting of January 21, 2025, has appropriate knowledge, expertise and experience on matters of social and environmental sustainability.
** Tan Ning was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2025 following the resignation of Xu Xinyu.
*** Hao Qinggui was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2025 following the resignation of Zhang Quan, who had been co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following the resignation of the non-executive director, Li Xinghao.
A majority of the Sustainability Committee is made up of non-executive directors (including the Chairman).
6.3.2 Functions of the Sustainability Committee, and work performed
The operation of the Sustainability Committee is governed by the Rules of the Sustainability Committee, as approved by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023 (as amended on February 28, 2025 to reflect the terms of Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024, which transposed Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)).
The rules of the Sustainability Committee are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Investor Relations — Governance.
The Sustainability Committee performs proposal-making and advisory functions for the Board of Directors, on each occasion that the Board of Directors must make evaluations, or reach decisions, involving matters related to sustainability, in connection with the Company's operations or in interactions with stakeholders, including through the integration into business strategies of issues of sustainability; More specifically, the Sustainability Committee:
(a) assumes a role in proposal-making, advising, and supervising, on all areas and issues regarding the activities of the Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") unit, and CSR policies and strategies, including support to the Board of Directors in analysing matters relevant to value generation over the long term, with respect to the Company's and the Group's business plan;
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(b) through its receipt of regular updates from the CSR unit, monitors implementation of the policies and directives set by the Board of Directors in terms of CSR;
(c) provides advice, including those specifically requested, to the Board of Directors in determining and updating the Group's sustainability policy, also with a view to its formal approval by the Board of Directors, and examines the decisions and projects submitted or proposed to the Board of Directors that have a sustainability impact;
(d) assesses the objectives and goals of management initiatives in connection with CSR matters, and reports to the Board of Directors on those considered most effective and consonant with the Company's broader strategies, monitoring their implementation over time;
(e) proposes desirable approaches to growth that are consistent with the main drivers in the regulation of CSR, providing the Board of Directors with recommendations in that regard;
(f) evaluates the procedures for the preparation of the Sustainability Report, pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024, as to their completeness and reliability, coordinating with the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee and without impinging on the latter's competencies in this area, and makes preliminary examinations of the annual disclosure, on which it gives its advice prior to its consideration by the Board of Directors for approval, along with any other documentation regarding disclosures on sustainability matters;
(g) regularly reports to the Board of Directors regarding CSR issues that are relevant to the Company, and any emerging major problems;
(h) evaluates and advises on the suitability, with respect to the CSR goals the Company pursues, of any proposals on CSR matters from shareholders or other classes of stakeholder;
(i) examines the suitability of the Company's sustainability policies in light of its strategic guidance, monitoring against best practices internationally, and considering the Group's position on sustainability matters relative to the market;
(j) monitors the development, and implementation, of the Company's ESG objectives, checks progress towards achievement of those objectives, and advises on the actions necessary to reach those objectives;
(k) monitors and reports to the Board of Directors on ESG developments, including the main developments affecting the Company's ESG strategies and policies, and its objectives;
(l) manages and identifies the ESG matters at the Group, and assigns them priorities based on their importance;
(m) reviews the annual ESG reports, and the other information on sustainability, and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on approval;
(n) examines, prior to the Board of Directors' examination, the Sustainability Report, pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024, providing the Board of Directors with advice thereon.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Sustainability Committee met once, on March 14, 2024.
In light of the absence of its chairman, the Sustainability Committee's meeting was coordinated by Piero Ferrari, who chaired the meeting. It was duly minuted and the Chairman of the Sustainability Committee informed the Board of Directors at the next opportune meeting.
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The Sustainability Committee's meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes, and Alberto Galassi, Xu Xinyu, Jiang Lan (Lansi), Piero Ferrari and Zhu Yi participated.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Sustainability Committee carried out the following activities:
(a) examined the Company's ESG report for 2023;
(b) examined the Company's ESG policies.
Also participating in the Sustainability Committee's meeting were senior individuals from business functions, invited by the Chairman of the Sustainability Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer was informed of the participation of those senior figures who had knowledge relevant to the discussions.
In discharging its duties, the Sustainability Committee may access such information and business functions as may be necessary for it to do so. It may also engage external advisors, upon terms agreed by the Board of Directors.
Finally, in the course of the year ending December 31, 2025, two meetings of the Sustainability Committee have already taken place, on February 28, and March 14, 2025, and no further meetings are presently scheduled.
6.4 STRATEGIC COMMITTEE
By resolution of February 19, 2024, the Board of Directors established a Strategic Committee from among its number.
6.4.1 Composition and operation (pursuant to article 123-bis(2)(d), CLFI)
The following table sets forth the composition of the Strategic Committee as at the date of this Report.
| DIRECTOR | DATE OF APPOINTMENT | REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED |
|---|---|---|
| Jiang Kui (Chairman) | August 29, 2024* | Non-Executive Director |
| Tan Ning | February 28, 2025** | Executive Director |
| Alberto Galassi | May 18, 2023 | Executive Director |
| Piero Ferrari | May 18, 2023 | Non-Executive Director |
| Hao Qinggui | February 28, 2025*** | Non-Executive Director |
| Patrick Sun | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
- Jiang Kui, who was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on August 29, 2024 following Tan Xuguang's resignation and subsequently confirmed by the Shareholders' Meeting of January 21, 2025, has appropriate knowledge, expertise and experience on matters of social and environmental sustainability.
** Tan Ning was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2025 following the resignation of Xu Xinyu.
*** Hao Qinggui was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2025 following the resignation of Zhang Quan, who had been co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following the resignation of the non-executive director, Li Xinghao.
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The majority of the members of the Sustainability Committee is made up of non-executive directors (including the Chairman).
6.4.2 Functions of the Strategic Committee and duties performed
The Strategic Committee’s operation is governed by the Rules of the Strategic Committee, as approved by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024.
The rules of the Strategic Committee are available on the Company’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
The Strategic Committee works with the other Committees to support the Board of Directors on the creation of value over the long term for the benefit of shareholders, taking into consideration also the interests of the Company’s other stakeholders.
Without prejudice to the powers delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, the Strategic Committee, whose function is merely advisory, is tasked with, inter alia:
(a) conducting studies and making recommendations regarding the Company’s long-term strategic development plan;
(b) conducting studies and making recommendations regarding major investment and financing proposals that are subject to approval by the Board of Directors;
(c) conducting studies and making recommendations regarding major equity operations, and plans for managing assets that are subject to approval by the Board of Directors;
(d) examining and monitoring implementation of the above matters.
In discharging its duties, the Strategic Committee may access such information and business functions as may be necessary for it to do so. It may also engage external advisors, upon terms agreed by the Board of Directors.
Finally, in the course of the Reporting Year, no meeting of the Strategic Committee has taken place.
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7 DIRECTORS' REPLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE — NOMINATION COMMITTEE
7.1 DIRECTORS' ASSESSMENT OF THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE
Pursuant to Principle XIV of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors regularly assesses how effective it is, and the contribution made by individual members, using formal procedures whose implementation it oversees.
Specifically, in accordance with recommendation 22 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors, at least once every three years, with its term of office drawing to a close, carries out a formal procedure for assessing its own performance, in order to assess how effective the work of the Board of Directors and the Committees has been, and express a view on the functioning in practice, the size, and the composition, of the Board of Directors and its Committees. That takes into consideration also the role it has had in setting strategies and monitoring operating performance, and the suitability of the internal controls and risk management system.
That process also takes account of the contribution made by each Director, in light of their professional characteristics, experience, knowledge, expertise, and gender, as well as the length of time they have been on the Board.
Following that assessment process, the Board of Directors identifies such corrective actions as it may consider necessary or opportune.
In light of Ferretti's relatively recent listing on Euronext Milan, in June 2023, as at the date of this Report the Board of Directors has not carried out such an assessment process, and such a process will be carried out at the time the Board is reappointed, which is to occur with the approval of financial statements as at and for the year ending December 31, 2025.
7.2 STANCE ON THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors that held office until approval of the financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2022, did not express a view regarding how the board of directors should be composed, in terms of either qualifications or the number of members, since, at the time, Ferretti was not listed on Euronext Milan.
7.3 REPLACEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
As at the date of this Report, the Company has not formally adopted guidelines on managing the succession of Executive Directors, given that Ferretti does not qualify as a large company for the purposes of the Corporate Governance Code.
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7.4 NOMINATION COMMITTEE
In accordance with the terms of recommendation 16 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors by a resolution of May 18, 2023 established a Nomination Committee from among its number.
The Nomination Committee’s composition, meetings, objectives, duties and work are fully consistent with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, as described below.
7.4.1 Composition and operation (pursuant to article 123-bis(2)(d), CLFI)
The following table sets forth the composition of the Nomination Committee as at the date of this Report.
| DIRECTOR | DATE OF APPOINTMENT | REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED |
|---|---|---|
| Jiang Kui (Chairman) | August 29, 2024* | Non-Executive Director |
| Stefano Domenicali | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Alberto Galassi | May 18, 2023 | Executive Director |
| Sun Patrick | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director with appropriate knowledge and experience on financial matters and remuneration policies |
| Zhu Yi | February 19, 2024** | Independent Non-Executive Director |
- Jiang Kui, who was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on August 29, 2024 following Tan Xuguang’s resignation and subsequently confirmed by the Shareholders’ Meeting of January 21, 2025, has appropriate knowledge, expertise and experience on matters of social and environmental sustainability.
** Zhu Yi was co-opted by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following the resignation of the non-executive director Hua Fengmao.
The majority of the members of the Nomination Committee meet independence requirements.
7.4.2 Functions of the Nomination Committee and duties performed
The operation of the Nomination Committee is governed by the Corporate Governance Code and by the Rules of the Nomination Committee as approved by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023 (and amended on March 14, 2024).
The rules of the Nomination Committee are available on the Company’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
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The Nomination Committee performs proposal-making and advisory functions for the Board of Directors, on each occasion that the Board of Directors must make evaluations, or reach decisions, involving matters related to appointments of Directors, or their assessment of their performance, thereby providing support to the Chairman of the Board of Directors in monitoring that process to ensure it is adequate and transparent. More particularly, the Nomination Committee is tasked with:
(a) reviewing, at least annually or to such other timetables as the Corporate Governance Code and applicable laws and regulations may provide from time to time, the structure and composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees, and the number of Directors (including their areas of expertise, knowledge and experience), and drawing up proposals for changes to the composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees, in pursuit of full implementation of the Company's corporate governance strategy;
(b) identifying qualified persons suitable to become members of the Board of Directors, selecting the persons for appointment as Directors or making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding selection;
(c) determining the optimal composition for the Board of Directors and its Committees, providing advice also regarding the kinds of professional roles whose presence on the Board of Directors would be desirable;
(d) providing support in any presentation by an outgoing Board of Directors of a list of candidates for the Board, in a manner that ensures the list is compiled and submitted transparently;
(e) expressing, as a Board of Directors' term of office draws to a close, a stance regarding the Board of Directors' composition, both in quantitative and qualitative terms, taking into account the outcome of the own assessment process;
(f) regularly assessing the independence of the independent non-executive directors (including on the basis of the applicative, quantitative and qualitative criteria that the Board of Directors has approved), the integrity of the Directors, and the absence of any grounds on which they would be ineligible or unelectable;
(g) drawing up proposals regarding the appointment (also where Directors are being co-opted), or reappointment, of Directors, and, where the Corporate Governance Code and/or applicable laws and regulations so provide, succession planning for Directors, in particular the Chairman and the Executive Director; and
(h) making assessments regarding the Company's adoption of diversity policies, for application to the composition of the Board of Directors, Board of Statutory Auditors and the Supervisory Board, regarding aspects such as age, gender, training and professional backgrounds, defining objectives and the means by which they may be achieved.
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The Nomination Committee also prepares advice for the Board of Directors on any activities carried out by Directors that are in competition with the Company's, where the Shareholders' Meeting authorises, generally and in advance, exceptions to the rule against competition under article 2390 of the Civil Code.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Nomination Committee met twice, on February 19, 2024 and August 29, 2024.
During the Reporting Year, the meetings of February 19, 2024 and August 29, 2024 were coordinated, respectively, by Alberto Galassi (in the absence of the Committee's chairman), and Tan Xuguang; both meetings were duly minuted and the Chairman of the Nomination Committee informed the Board of Directors of such meetings at the next opportune Board of Directors' meeting.
Meetings of the Nomination Committee lasted approximately 15 minutes on average, with the members Alberto Galassi, Patrick Sun, Hua Fengmao (the latter with reference to the meeting held on February 19, 2024) and Zhu Yi (the latter with reference to the meeting held on August 29, 2024) attending all of the meetings, and Tan Xuguang and Stefano Domenicali, half the meetings.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Nomination Committee provided its advice with regard to the appointment of the persons co-opted by the Board of Directors: Jiang Kui, co-opted to the Board of Directors on August 29, 2024 following Tan Xuguang's resignation, and confirmed by the Shareholders' Meeting of January 21, 2025; Zhu Yi, co-opted to the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following resignation of the independent non-executive Director, Hua Fengmao; and Zhang Quan, co-opted to the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following resignation of the non-executive Director, Li Xinghao.
No member of the Board of Statutory Auditors participated in the work of the Nomination Committee at its meeting of February 19, 2024, having giving reasons for their absence; but all participated at its meeting of August 29, 2024.
Also participating in the Nomination Committee's meetings were senior individuals from business functions, invited by the Chairman of the Nomination Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer was informed of the participation of those senior figures, who had knowledge relevant to the discussions.
In discharging its duties, the Nomination Committee may access such information and business functions as may be necessary for it to do so. It may also engage external advisors, upon terms agreed by the Board of Directors.
Finally, in the course of the year ending December 31, 2025, one meeting of the Nomination Committee has already taken place, on February 28, 2025, to advise upon the co-opting of Tan Ning following Xu Xinyu's resignation, and upon the co-opting of Hao Qinggui following Zhang Quan's resignation. At least one further meeting is scheduled to take place before the end of the year. This will deal, inter alia, with possible implementation of procedures on the succession of senior management.
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8 REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
8.1 REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTORS
8.1.1 Remuneration Policy
On March 14, 2025, the Board of Directors at the Remuneration Committee’s proposal approved the 2025 Remuneration Policy, on members of the Board of Directors, Executives with Strategic Responsibilities, and, subject always to article 2402 of the Civil Code, members of the Company’s and the Group’s Board of Statutory Auditors. The policy is subject to mandatory approval from the Shareholders’ Meeting that is called to approve the non-consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
For further information regarding the 2025 Remuneration Policy, please see Section I of the Remuneration Report, available on the Company’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
8.1.2 Remuneration of Executive Directors and Senior Management
For further information regarding the remuneration of Executive Directors and the Group’s senior management, please see the discussion of the 2025 Remuneration Policy in Section I of the Remuneration Report, available on the Company’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
8.1.3 Share-based remuneration plans
As at the date of this Report, the Company has not implemented any share-based remuneration plan.
8.1.4 Remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors
In accordance with the terms of recommendation 29 of the Corporate Governance Code, during the Reporting Year and up to the date of this Report, the remuneration of the non-executive Directors was appropriate to the expertise, professional qualifications and commitment required by the duties they have within the Board of Directors and the Committees. That compensation is not linked to any financial performance targets.
For further information regarding the remuneration of non-executive Directors, please see the discussion of the 2025 Remuneration Policy in Section I of the Remuneration Report, available on the Company’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
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8.1.5 Accrual and payment of remuneration
The Board of Directors, with the assistance of the Remuneration Committee, ensures that the remuneration paid and accrued is consistent with the principles set forth in the 2025 Remuneration Policy, in light of the results that were achieved and other relevant circumstances.
More particularly, as described in Section I of the Remuneration Report, with assistance from the Remuneration Committee the Board of Directors sets ex ante qualitative and quantitative objectives for the short and the medium to long term, to which the executive Directors' variable component of remuneration is linked. These are consistent with the Company's strategic objectives and with the goal of achieving sustainable success, and includes, where relevant, non-financial measures. Periodically, it assesses achievement of those objectives. Based on those evaluations, the Board of Directors, at the proposal of the Remuneration Committee, determines the portion of remuneration that has accrued for each executive Director and has those sums disbursed.
As at the date of this Report, the Group does not provide any incentive system connected with sustainability issues, for members of the administrative, management or control bodies.
8.1.6 Compensation to Directors in the event of dismissal, resignation or termination following a public tender offer (pursuant to article 123-bis(1)(i), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, no agreements have been made between the Issuer and the Directors that provide for indemnities in the event of resignation or dismissal/revocation without just cause or termination following a public tender offer. Accordingly, the Issuer released no statement at the time of Xu Xinyu's (managing director) resignation on February 28, 2025, as no entitlement to compensation or other benefits arose to the outgoing Director as a result.
However, as further detailed in the 2025 Remuneration Policy contained in Section I of the Remuneration Report, the Company intends to enter into agreements with executive Directors that regulate anteriorly financial aspects regarding early termination of employment at the initiative of the Company or the individual upon the occurrence of certain events, based on criteria in line with relevant benchmarks, without prejudice to the Company's statutory obligations.
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8.2 REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
In accordance with the terms of recommendation 16 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors by a resolution of May 18, 2023 established a Remuneration Committee from among its number.
The Remuneration Committee’s composition, meetings, objectives, duties and work are fully consistent with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, except as described below.
8.2.1 Composition and operation (pursuant to article 123-bis(2)(d), CLFI)
The following table sets forth the composition of the Remuneration Committee as at the date of this Report.
| DIRECTOR | APPOINTMENT DATE | REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED |
|---|---|---|
| Stefano Domenicali | ||
| (Chairman) | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Piero Ferrari | May 18, 2023 | Non-Executive Director |
| Tan Ning | February 28, 2025** | Executive Director |
| Sun Patrick | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| with appropriate knowledge and experience on financial matters and remuneration policies* | ||
| Zhu Yi | February 19, 2024*** | Independent Non-Executive Director |
- Person with appropriate knowledge and experience on financial matters and remuneration policies, as assessed by the Board of Directors at its meeting of May 18, 2023 and subsequently also on February 19, 2024.
** Tan Ning was co-opted onto the Committee by the Board of Directors on February 28, 2025 following the resignation of Xu Xinyu.
*** Zhu Yi was co-opted by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following the resignation of the non-executive Director Hua Fengmao.
The majority of the members of the Remuneration Committee meet the independence requirements, and the Chairman is among the Independent Directors.
Recommendation 26 of the Corporate Governance Code provides, inter alia, that the “remuneration committee be made up only of non-executive directors.” The Company’s Remuneration Committee departs from that recommendation in that it includes an executive Director, (i.e., Tan Ning).
Tan Ning is a Director to whom the Board of Directors has delegated powers regarding supervision of the implementation of the Board of Directors’ decisions, improvements to the Company’s internal audit functions, and oversight of the quality of the Company’s operations. Tan Ning’s executive role is thus principally focussed on compliance and monitoring of the Company’s management and operations.
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In light of that role, and his capabilities and professional qualifications, the Company considers that his presence on the Remuneration Committee is consistent with that Committee's function of pursuing a remuneration policy intended to bring about sustainable success for the Company, and especially to ensure that the policy is correctly implemented. Accordingly, the Company's view is that the Remuneration Committee's current composition provides a contribution to good corporate governance practices.
The professional expertise and experience of the Director Sun Patrick means that recommendation 26 of the Corporate Governance Code regarding appropriate knowledge and experience on financial matters and remuneration policies is satisfied.
8.2.2 Functions of the Remuneration Committee and duties performed
The operation of the Remuneration Committee is governed by the Corporate Governance Code and by the Rules of the Remuneration Committee as approved by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023.
The rules of the Remuneration Committee are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
The Remuneration Committee is tasked with assisting the Board of Directors in preparing the remuneration policy (see recommendation 25(a) of the Corporate Governance Code).
The Remuneration Committee: (i) submits proposals and provides advice to the Board of Directors on the remuneration of Executive Directors and the other Directors with particular duties, and on setting performance objectives for the variable components of that remuneration (see recommendation 25(b) of the Corporate Governance Code); (ii) monitors the practical application of the Remuneration Policy, checking in practice that the performance objectives have in fact been achieved (see recommendation 25(c) of the Corporate Governance Code); (iii) regularly assesses the suitability and overall consistence of the remuneration policy for the Directors and for management roles (see recommendation 25(d) of the Corporate Governance Code).
In accordance with recommendation 26 of the Corporate Governance Code, in the course of the Reporting Year Directors refrained from participating in meetings of the Remuneration Committee at which proposals for their own remuneration were under consideration.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the meetings of the Remuneration Committee were coordinated by the Committee's Chairman, and were duly minuted, with the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee that reported it at the first available Board of Directors' meeting.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Remuneration Committee met twice, on February 19, 2024 and March 14, 2024.
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Meetings of the Nomination Committee lasted approximately 15 minutes on average, with the members Stefano Domenicali, Piero Ferrari, Patrick Sun, Hua Fengmao (the latter with reference to the meeting held on February 19, 2024) and Zhu Yi (the latter with reference to the meeting held on March 14, 2024) all attending all of the meetings, and Xu Xinyu attending half of the meetings.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Remuneration Committee carried out the following activities:
(a) submitted proposals regarding the emoluments to be awarded to new Directors, when the Board of Directors came up for reappointment;
(b) verified achievement of the 2023 targets under the short-term incentive plan for 2022–2025, as approved by the Board of Directors on April 28, 2022, with respect to the Chief Executive Officer and certain senior management figures within the Group and therefore that the associated bonus had been duly paid; and
(c) examined the proposed implementation of a 2024–2026 performance share plan for the Chief Executive Officer and certain senior management figures within the Group, emphasising to the Board of Directors that the terms of the plan would require detailed review in the light of the Hong Kong laws and regulations and the possible allocation of a cash bonus to the Chief Executive Officer and certain senior management figures within the Group, further to their work in achieving the listing of the Company also on Euronext Milan.
During the Reporting Year, the Remuneration Committee has not made use of the services of any advisor for the purposes of obtaining information on remuneration practices in the market.
No member of the Board of Statutory Auditors participated in the work of the Remuneration Committee at its meeting of February 19, 2024, the members having given reasons for their absence; and at the meeting of March 14, 2024 the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors participated, the other members having given reasons for their absence.
Also participating in the Remuneration Committee’s meetings were senior individuals from business functions, invited by the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer was informed of the participation of those senior figures, who had knowledge relevant to the discussions.
In discharging its duties, the Remuneration Committee may access such information and business functions as may be necessary for it to do so. It may also engage external advisors, upon terms agreed by the Board of Directors.
Finally, during the year ending December 31, 2025, two meetings of the Remuneration Committee have already been held, on February 28, 2025 and March 14, 2025, and a further meeting is scheduled to take place within the end of the year. This will deal, inter alia, with possible implementation of succession procedures for senior management.
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9 INTERNAL CONTROLS AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM — CONTROLS, RISKS AND RELATED PARTIES COMMITTEE
9.1 INTERNAL CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Ferretti’s IARMS is, in accordance with the recommendations under article 6 of the Corporate Governance Code and best practices in the sector, the set of rules, procedures and organisational procedures intended to provide sound and proper management of the business, consistent with the Company’s strategic objectives, through appropriate processes for identifying, measuring, managing and monitoring the major risks that the Company and its subsidiaries encounters.
An effective internal controls and risk management system contributes to safeguarding the Company’s capital, and efficiency and effectiveness of its business operations, the reliability of its financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations.
On May 18, 2023, for the purpose of presenting the application for admission to trading of ordinary shares in the Company on Euronext Milan, the Board of Directors resolved in favour of adopting an internal controls and risk management system.
That system, which was implemented further during the Reporting Year, enables senior management to obtain, regularly and promptly, a sufficiently comprehensive view of the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition, and the risks to which it and the other main companies of the Group are exposed, while enabling them also: (i) to monitor the major key performance indicators and risk factors regarding the Company and the other main companies of the Group; (ii) to produce information, in particular financial information, in a form that enables analysis appropriate to the kind of business, the organisational complexity, and the management’s particular information needs; and (iii) to prepare forward-looking financial information, for the business plan and the budgets, and to check on the achievement of business objectives through a variance analysis.
The IARMS that Ferretti has adopted involves the following parties, each with respect to the matters within its purview:
(a) the Board of Directors, which sets the guidelines for, and assesses the suitability of the IARMS;
(b) the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, tasked, as more particularly set forth in paragraph 9.3, below, with providing support, through appropriate preparatory working and providing proposals, to the Board of Directors in making assessments and decisions regarding the IARMS, and regarding approval of the regular sets of accounts;
(c) the IARMS Director, who is the Executive Director Tan Ning, whose duties include identifying the major business risks and implementing the guidelines set by the Board of Directors, as more particularly described in paragraph 9.2, below;
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(d) the Head of the Internal Audit function, Fabio Innocenzi, who replaced Matteo Scarpa on March 14, 2025 and is responsible inter alia for verifying that the IARMS is appropriate and functioning, as part of the duties described in detail in paragraph 9.4 below;
(e) the Board of Statutory Auditors, which, as a committee with oversight of internal and external auditing pursuant to article 19 of Legislative Decree 39/2010, oversees the effectiveness of the IARMS; and
(f) the Supervisory Board, which is charged with overseeing the effectiveness and appropriateness of Ferretti’s internal controls, and its 231 Model.
The Board of Directors, which guides and assesses the suitability of the system of internal controls and risk management, following opinion of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, in 2024 did the following:
(a) monitored the process of implementation for the 231 Model, which the Board of Directors had approved on December 6, 2022. The objective of the 231 Model is to place the organisational and governance decisions of the Group’s main companies on a formal footing, identifying the Group’s central functions and the reporting lines from the various subsidiaries and associates, as a means of assuring organisational consistency;
(b) directed the setting of the guidelines for the internal control and risk management system, in order that the main risks faced by the Issuer and its subsidiaries (including those that could become significant in terms of the Company’s business sustainability over the medium and long term) were correctly identified and adequately measured, managed and monitored, consistent with the management of the business in line with its strategic objectives;
(c) favourably evaluated the adequacy of the internal controls and risk management system with respect to the characteristics of the business and the risk profile it has assumed; and also the effectiveness of that system;
(d) approved the working plan drawn up by the Head of Internal Audit, following consultation with the Board of Statutory Auditors and the IARMS Director, Xu Xinyu (who resigned on February 28, 2025 and has been replaced by Tan Ning, who has the same powers and duties and has assumed the same role); and
(e) examined the main features of the internal controls and risk management system, including an assessment of the system’s adequacy.
In performing these tasks, the Board of Directors made use of contributions from the IARMS Director, and the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee. With respect to their involvement in the internal controls and risk management system, please see the following sections of this Report.
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On March 14, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the Accounts Executive’s guidelines for compliance with Law 262/05 (as subsequently amended on March 14, 2025), in terms of ensuring an internal controls system was in place that would reduce to a minimum the risks of error or fraud regarding the Group’s financial information (the “262 Model”).
9.1.1 Main characteristics of the internal controls and risk management system with respect to financial information
The internal controls and risk management system includes among its core components the internal control system for assembling and preparing financial information. That system is intended to ensure the reliability, accuracy, dependability and timeliness of information, including financial information, in its preparation and release.
The administrative and accounting procedures used in drawing up the financial statements and other financial documentation are prepared by the Accounts Executive, who, together with the Chief Executive Officer, confirms their suitability and application in practice when the Company prepares its interim and annual consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements.
(a) Main stages of the internal controls and risk management system with respect to financial information
The methodology following in designing and reviewing the 262 Model is consistent with best practice internationally, and ensures its operation is fully traceable. It comprises three stages:
- Stage A: definition of the perimeter;
- Stage B: Preparation of the Risk Control Matrices; and
- Stage C: Testing.
In terms of identifying and assessing risks on financial information, the Issuer performs its analysis and auditing work on the subsidiaries whose value of production and asset base is above a materiality threshold.
Once the companies of the Group within the perimeter for these purposes are determined, the structure of the Risk Control Matrices is confirmed. These are the documents used by the Accounts Executive to determine the connection between the Company’s non-consolidated financial statements and the control objectives, of an accounting or administrative nature. The activities are documented in organisational procedures and existing practices, which provide an account of each process within the scope of the 262 Model.
The risks, as measured and assessed in accordance with international risk assessment practices, regard the operating processes that feed into entries on the general ledger, the estimates and the accounting assertions, with a view to both preventing errors in terms of accuracy and completeness, and preventing fraud.
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In relation to identifying and assessing the controls with respect to identified risks, the 262 Model provides for the identification of Key Controls, meaning those controls whose absence or misapplication, in part or in whole, could materially affect the correct representation of the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows, in the financial statements.
Assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls in mitigating risk are qualitative in nature, and based on the outcome of the testing activities carried out in the course of the 262 Model monitoring.
Testing activity is carried out in order to achieve the following objectives:
- confirmation that the controls observed in operating practice and the additional documentation used in drawing up the Company's consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements are applied effectively;
- confirmation that the controls performed are effective, with respect to the objectives of the tests;
- confirmation that the controls are performed in a manner that is consistent with the Risks Control Matrices.
The process seeks to verify that the controls operate effectively against the relevant risks, and are appropriately documented.
These checks are conducted annually or semi-annually in order to ensure that the controls are correctly implemented, their effectiveness relative to the test's objectives may be assessed, and to provide consistency in the manner in which the control activities are performed in relation to the Risk Control Matrices.
(b) Role and functions involved
The system of controls on financial information processes is coordinated and managed by the Accounts Executive, Marco Zammarchi, who was appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with laws in force and the By-Laws.
The Accounts Executive makes use of external advisors (DS Advisory S.r.l.) to carry out checks on the operations of the control system, and it is supported in that by a number of organisational units within the Company and by the relevant functions and senior figures within the subsidiaries, with respect in particular to administrative areas (for what concerns the companies of the Group) that, in relation to the matters within their purview, formally certify that the information flows used in preparing financial information are complete and reliable.
The Accounts Executive is directly responsible for checking that the administrative, accounting and financial management is carried out correctly and promptly, since it is his duty to continuously supervise all stages of monitoring and assessing the risks inherent in financial reporting.
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The Accounts Executive periodically informs the Board of Statutory Auditors as to the adequacy, including the organisational adequacy, and the reliability, of the administrative and accounting system and reports to the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee and the Board of Directors on the activities he has performed and the effectiveness of the internal control system with regard to the risks inherent in financial reporting. The Accounts Executive also reports on the activities he has performed, and their outcome, to the Supervisory Board; and he liaises with the External Auditor with a view to ensuring a constant exchange of ideas and information regarding the assessment and effectiveness of controls relating to administrative and accounting processes.
Further to the activities and controls he performs, the Accounts Executive provides the statements and certificates contemplated by article 154-bis, CLFI.
In particular, pursuant to:
(a) article 154-bis(2), CLFI, the Company's documents and communications to the market regarding its interim or annual financial information are accompanied by a written statement from the Accounts Executive, confirming that it corresponds with the documentary evidence, books and records;
(b) article 154-bis(5), CLFI, the Accounts Executive and the Chief Executive Officer certify the annual non-consolidated financial statements, the condensed interim financial statements, and the annual consolidated financial statements, as to:
i. the adequacy and effective application of the administrative and accounting procedures during the period to which the documents relate;
ii. the documents having been prepared in accordance with international accounting standards recognised within the European Union;
iii. the documents correspond with the books and accounting records;
iv. the documents provide a true and accurate representation of the Issuer's business, results of operations and financial condition, and collectively the businesses included within the consolidation perimeter;
v. for the annual consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements, the report on operations provides a reliable analysis of performance and of the results of operations, and of the position of the Issuer and collectively the businesses included within the consolidation perimeter, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties to which they are exposed;
vi. for the condensed interim financial statements, the interim report on operations provides a reliable analysis of the information referred to by article 154-ter(4), CLFI.
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9.1.2 Main characteristics of the risk management and internal control systems in relation to the sustainability reporting process
As the tools used to reduce risks that could have negative impacts on business performance and the achievement of objectives, the Group's IARMS operates at a variety of levels of control as traditionally identified, subject to supervision by management and the Board of Directors.
The project for achieving with Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) is focused on 'Governance' and the 'Internal Control System for Sustainability Reporting' and seeks to improve the Group's decision-making processes and internal control procedures. The elements that form the framework for the Internal Control System for Sustainability Reporting (the "ICSSR") have been identified, along with an operating model and support methodologies.
The sustainability reporting process is governed by a specific reporting procedure, bolstered by references to the ICSSR framework, which is based on the assessment of business risk in relation to sustainability reporting.
In particular, the ICSSR's operating model includes a set of information identified as forming priority data points, selected based on the Group's impact, risk and opportunity assessments as part of the double materiality analysis. The data points that emerged as priorities are those relating to energy consumption, emissions and the EU Taxonomy. Subsequently, those datapoints have been entered into a risk control matrix, where the controls will be formalised and shared with management for regular monitoring.
The internal control system ensures data consistency and accuracy, thereby helping to mitigate key risks associated with the sustainability reporting process. The nature and frequency of the checks vary according to the risks specific to the particular datapoint. Depending on the type of control required, different tools will be used, including internal files created specifically for monitoring and a range of support software.
The main risks in sustainability reporting concern potential errors in the processing or consolidation of data from primary sources, particularly value chain data, over which the Group does not have direct operational control. To mitigate such risks, the Group adopts both preventive and detective controls that are intended to avoid or detect errors; and it is committed to building additional controls where those in place prove unsuitable. The Group works with internal and external experts to establish a system of governance over data collection and control systems.
In order to mitigate reporting risks, the internal business function responsible for monitoring the ICSSR, will periodically provide updates and where appropriate feedback to the Accounts Executive, who will liaise with the Board of Directors and the relevant supervisory bodies.
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9.2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF THE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
At the meeting of the Board of Directors of February 28, 2025, the Executive Director Tan Ning was appointed as the IARMS Director, replacing Xu Xinyu who had resigned on the same date as a Director of the Issuer.
The role was assigned to a person other than the Chief Executive Officer on the basis of the characteristics of Ferretti’s business, the Group’s organisational structure, and the nature of the responsibilities held, respectively, by the Chief Executive Officer, Alberto Galassi, and the Executive Director, Tan Ning (and, previously, Xu Xinyu) (see paragraph 4.7, above, for more details).
In performing his duties, the IARMS Director (previously Xu Xinyu and now Tan Ning), with support from the relevant functions:
(a) oversaw identification of the major business risks, taking into account the strategy and the business characteristics of the Company and the Group;
(b) implemented the guidelines that the Board of Directors had set, procuring the design, implementation and operation of the internal control system, and continuously checking its overall suitability and efficiency; and
(c) dealt with adjusting the internal control system to changes in the businesses, operating conditions, and the legal and regulatory environment.
Tan Ning may request that the Internal Audit function carry out checks on specific operational areas, and on compliance with internal rules and procedures in the execution of the business, informing the Chairman of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee and the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors.
In carrying out his functions, the IARMS Director promptly makes the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, the Board of Directors, the Board of Statutory Auditors, and the Supervisory Board aware of any major issues encountered or of which he has learnt.
9.3 CONTROLS, RISK AND RELATED PARTIES COMMITTEE
In accordance with Recommendation 16 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Board of Directors resolved on May 18, 2023 to establish the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee from among its number.
The Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee’s composition, meetings, objectives, duties and work are fully consistent with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code.
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9.3.1 Composition and operation (pursuant to article 123-bis(2)(d), CLFI)
The following table sets forth the composition of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee as at the date of this Report.
| DIRECTOR | DATE OF APPOINTMENT | REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Patrick (Chairman) | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| with appropriate knowledge and expertise on matters of accounting, finance, auditing and risk management(*) | ||
| Jiang Lan | February 19, 2024(**) | Non-Executive Director |
| Stefano Domenicali | May 18, 2023 | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Zhu Yi | February 19, 2024(***) | Independent Non-Executive Director |
(*) Person with appropriate knowledge and experience on matters of accounting, finance, auditing and risk management, as assessed by the Board of Directors at its meeting of May 18, 2023.
(**) Jiang Lan was appointed by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024.
(***) Zhu Yi was co-opted by the Board of Directors on February 19, 2024 following the resignation of the non-executive director Hua Fengmao.
The Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee is made up entirely of non-executive Directors, a majority of whom are independent, and the Chairman has been chosen from among those independent directors (see Recommendations 35 and 7 of the Corporate Governance Code).
The characteristics of its members are such that the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee overall has appropriate and satisfactory expertise regarding the business sector in which the Issuer operates, which is material to assessment of the risks it faces. Further, a member of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee has appropriate knowledge and experience on matters of accounting, finance, auditing and risk management (see Recommendation 35 of the Corporate Governance Code).
9.3.2 Functions assigned to the Internal Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, and work performed
The operation of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee is governed by the Corporate Governance Code and by the Rules of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee as approved by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023 (as amended on February 28, 2025 to reflect the terms of Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024, which transposed Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464, (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)).
The rules of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance.
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(i) Duties regarding controls and risks
In accordance with recommendations 33 and 35 of the Corporate Governance Code, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee has the task of assisting the Board of Directors by using its investigative, proposal-making and advisory functions, in reaching evaluations and decisions relating to the internal controls and risk management system, as well as those relating to the approval of periodic financial and non-financial reports. More particularly, the Controls, Risks, and Related Parties Committee:
(a) evaluates together with the Accounts Executive, the External Auditor and the Board of Statutory Auditors, the correct application of the accounting standards, and their consistency for the purpose of the preparation of the consolidated financial statements (see Recommendation 35(a) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(b) evaluates the suitability of the periodic financial and non-financial reports, as to its correct representation of the Company's business model and strategies, the impact of its operations, and the performance achieved (see Recommendation 35(b) of the Corporate Governance Code), coordinating where relevant with the Sustainability Committee;
(c) reviews the periodic non-financial information as is relevant to the system of internal controls and risk management (see recommendation 35(c) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(d) express opinions on specific aspects relating to the identification of the main risks for the business (see Recommendation 35(d) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(e) provides support to the Board of Directors in respect of its assessments and decisions regarding the management of risks arising from adverse events of which it has become aware (see Recommendation 35(d) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(f) examines the periodic reports, and other reports of significance, from the Internal Audit function (see Recommendation 35(e) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(g) monitor the autonomy, adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function (see Recommendation 35(f) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(h) may instruct the Internal Audit function to carry out reviews of specific operational areas, giving notice thereof to the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors (see Recommendation 35(g) of the Corporate Governance Code); and
(i) reports to the Board of Directors at least twice a year, at the time of the approval of the annual and interim financial statements, regarding the work performed and the appropriateness of the system of internal controls and risk management (see Recommendation 35(h) of the Corporate Governance Code).
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(ii) Duties regarding transactions with related parties.
In terms of the composition and functioning of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee in dealing with transactions with related parties, reference is made to the RPT Procedure.
The Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee is tasked with carrying out the work regarding transactions with related parties under the RPT Procedure, with respect to both minor and major transactions. With respect to the terms of the RPT Procedure, please see the documentation on the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee were coordinated by the Committee's Chairman, and were duly minuted, with the Chairman of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee that reported it at the first available Board of Directors' meeting.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee met four times, on February 19, March 14, (when discussion included transactions with related parties), August 29, and November 11, 2024.
Meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee lasted approximately 30 minutes on average, with the members Patrick Sun, Li Xinghao and Hua Fengmao (the latter two only with respect to the meeting of February 19, 2024), Jiang Lan and Zhu Yi attending all the meetings (the latter two with respect to the meetings of March 14, August 29, and November 11, 2024), and Stefano Domenicali, three-quarters of the meetings.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, in connection with controls and risks, has carried out the following activities:
(a) reviewed the consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2023;
(b) advised on the proposal to the Shareholders' Meeting of January 21, 2025 regarding the appointment of the external auditor as sustainability reporting auditor, for the purposes of sustainability reporting compliance certification;
(c) reviewed the 2023-2024 Audit Plan;
(d) reviewed the interim financial statements as at and for the six months ended June 30, 2024; and
(e) reviewed ISA 260, jointly with the external auditor.
The Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee reported to the Board of Directors on the work it had performed, and the appropriateness of the IARMS, and informed the Board of Directors regarding the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, and the issues addressed therein.
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In the course of the Reporting Year, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, in connection with related party transactions, advised favourably, following a comprehensive review, regarding the award of a cash bonus to the Managing Director and certain senior management figures, for the commitment they had shown in achieving the Issuer's listing on Euronext Milan. At its meeting of March 14, 2024, the Board of Directors resolved to postpone consideration of the matter to the meeting of October 23, 2024, when the Board of Directors determined it would deal with it only after any stock incentive plan had been drawn up.
Pursuant to recommendation 17 of the Corporate Governance Code, at least one member of the Board of Statutory Auditors has always attended the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee (except for the meeting of February 19, 2024, when all members of the Board of Statutory Auditors provided reasons for their absence).
More particularly, also with reference to the terms of recommendation 17 of the Corporate Governance Code, over the Reporting Year the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee saw the presence of members of the Board of Statutory Auditors and, where necessary for discussion of the items on the agenda, at the Chairman's invitation and with the agreement of the other attendees, the Accounts Executive, the Head of Internal Audit, and a representative from the external auditor. The attendance of the meetings by those persons with supervisory and audit duties fostered a debate and discussion of the major aspects involved in identifying business risks. The aforementioned persons participated in the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee at the invitation of the Committee's Chairman.
In discharging its duties, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee may access such information and business functions as may be necessary for it to do so. It may also engage external advisors, upon terms agreed by the Board of Directors.
Finally, during the year ending December 31, 2025, two meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee have already been held, on February 28, and March 14, 2025. Another meeting is anticipated before the end of the year, regarding inter alia the interim financial statements as at and for the six months ending June 30, 2025.
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9.4 HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Fabio Innocenzi, an employee of the Company, was appointed the Head of Internal Audit from March 14, 2025, in accordance with current recommendations under article 6 of the Corporate Governance Code, replacing Matteo Scarpa in that role. The remuneration of the Head of Internal Audit is consistent with the Company's internal policies, and he has full autonomy in terms of spending in the discharge of his duties, subject to the limits in the general annual budget allocated to the Internal Audit function, subject to such amendments as may be examined and approved by the Board of Directors at any time at the proposal of the IARMS Director, with favourable opinion of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee and following consultation with the Board of Statutory Auditors.
The Head of Internal Audit, who does not have an area of operational responsibility and who reports directly to the Board of Directors, provides the information that the IARMS Director, the Board of Statutory Auditors and the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee request.
Specifically, the Head of Internal Audit:
(a) checks that the IARMS is functioning, appropriate, and operates in accordance with the guidance set by the Board of Directors;
(b) checks, both on a continuous basis and as specific needs arise, consistent with international standards, that the IARMS is operative and suitable, through the Audit Plan that he puts together and which the Board of Directors approves, following advice from the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, based on a structured process of analysis and prioritisation of the major risks;
(c) prepares regular reports detailing his activities, the manner in which risk management is implemented, compliance with the plans drawn up to contain risk, and an assessment of the suitability of the IARMS;
(d) promptly prepares reports on events of particular significance, including where asked to do so by the Board of Statutory Auditors;
(e) provides those reports to the Chairmen of the Board of Statutory Auditors, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, and the Board of Directors, as well as the IARMS Director, except where the subject matter of those reports is specifically the work of those individuals; and
(f) checks, as part of the Audit Plan, the reliability of the computer systems, including the accounting systems.
The Head of Internal Audit has direct access to all information useful for the performance of his duties and, where deemed necessary, also has access to documentation produced by third parties tasked with controls at the Company or subsidiaries. The Internal Audit function carries out its duties inter alia by carrying out spot checks on the processes governing the company's business, with its checks extending to all of the companies of the Group.
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In the course of the Reporting Year, the Internal Audit function performed, and was involved in the following activities:
(a) preparation of the Audit Plan for the Reporting Year, which was submitted to the Board of Directors at its meeting of March 14, 2024;
(b) preparation of the Audit Plan for the year ending December 31, 2025, which was submitted to the Board of Directors at its meeting of March 14, 2025, following review by the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee and by the IARMS Director, whose reviews followed consultation with the Board of Statutory Auditors;
(c) checking that the internal controls and risk management system was functioning, suitable and in accordance with the guidelines set by the Board of Directors;
(d) scheduling and executing direct and specific control work, at the Issuer and at the major subsidiaries within the Group, in accordance with the above-mentioned Audit Plans, in order to identify any shortcomings in the internal controls and risk management system in the various risk areas;
(e) evaluation and checking, both on a continuous basis further to the Audit Plan, and in relation to specific needs or to meet international standards, the internal controls and risk management system for adequacy, effectiveness and practical functioning (see recommendation 36(a) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(f) checking, as part of the Audit Plan, the reliability of the computer systems, including the accounting systems (see recommendation 36(e) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(g) preparation of regular reports detailing his activities, the manner in which risk management is implemented, compliance with the plans drawn up to contain risk, and an assessment of the suitability of the IARMS, whose evaluation he oversaw (see recommendation 36(b) of the Corporate Governance Code);
(h) submission of the reports under the prior item to the IARMS Director, the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors, and the Chairman of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee (see recommendation 36(d) of the Corporate Governance Code).
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9.5 THE ORGANISATIONAL MODEL, PURSUANT TO LEGISLATIVE DECREE 231/2001 AND BUSINESS CONDUCT
9.5.1 The 231 Model
At its meeting of December 6, 2022, the Board of Directors resolved to adopt, pursuant to and for the purposes of Legislative Decree 231/2001, a revised version of the 231 Model, comprising: (i) a General Section; (ii) a Special Section; and (iii) schedules, including the Code of Ethics.
The 231 Model provides for policies and measures to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with the law, to eliminate situations of risk, and a system of prevention that mitigates the risk of offences that is consistent with the organisational structure and best practice.
The Special Section clarifies the nature of significant offences identified in the areas of risk and the ways in which they might be committed, and the specific organisational safeguards implemented to prevent their commission.
The 231 Model puts in place appropriate systems and mechanisms for penalising any conduct that breaches its terms.
The requirements set forth in the 231 Model complement those of the Code of Ethics that the Board of Directors approved on December 6, 2022, that describes the ethical duties and responsibilities in the conduct of the Company's affairs and in the business to which every employee, and all those with whom the Company comes into contact in its business, are bound in the performance of their work, in the belief that ethical conduct in business is fundamental to its success. The 231 Model and the Code of Ethics are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance.
On August 4, 2022, the Board of Directors reappointed the Supervisory Board for the period ending with the approval of the interim financial statements as at and for the six months ending June 30, 2025, composed by 3 (three) members, Pier Paolo Beatrizotti, as Chairman, and Monica Alberti and Luigi Bergamini, all three from outside the Group and all confirming their previous position. The Supervisory Board has powers to pursue initiatives and oversight that it may exercise autonomously, and is charged with (i) overseeing the effectiveness of the 231 Model, which means checking the consistency between conduct in practice and the 231 Model; (ii) reviewing the 231 Model for adequacy, meaning its practical ability broadly to prevent undesirable behaviour; (iii) carrying out an analysis regarding the 231 Model's ability over time to meet the requirements that it be sound and functional; (iv) oversee the dynamic revision of the 231 Model as necessary, by making specific suggestions, where the gap analysis makes corrections and adjustments necessary; and (v) carrying out follow-ups, to check implementation and the practical functioning of the solutions put forward. The Board of Directors considered at that time that it would not be necessary to appoint within the Supervisory Board a non-executive Director or a member of the Board of Statutory Auditors, or a person with responsibilities for legal or control matters within the Issuer, as the Issuer's internal structures would nonetheless ensure coordination among the various parties in the IARMS and also taking into account the activity carried out by the Director in charge of the IARMS.
On July 29, 2024, the Supervisory Board submitted its annual report on its work in the Reporting Year, and its findings.
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Over the course of the Reporting Year, the Supervisory Board met seven times, on January 31, March 12, May 14, June 20, July 8, October 16, and October 21, 2024 and also carried out specific checks and monitoring as part of its annual plan of work.
9.5.2 Business Conduct
Ferretti deploys a traditional administration and control model, in which the governance bodies, including the Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors, have a central role in defining and overseeing business conduct.
In addition, the Committees established within the Company ensure a structured and consistent approach to ensuring compliance with principles of responsible governance, which assists with the achievement of corporate objectives and promotes conduct based on sustainability, transparency and ethics.
The double materiality analysis identified business conduct as one of the most significant issues for the Group. This issue may be broken down further, to questions around corporate culture, the management of relationships with suppliers, including payment practices; whistleblower protection; and corruption and bribery.
In the process of assessing impacts, risks and opportunities, the whole of the Group's perimeter was taken into consideration, with greater importance attached to those companies with more employees or that are involved in manufacturing. These businesses were considered particularly material as they are more representative in terms of operations and the potential effects on business conduct issues.
Through its business conduct policies, the Group promotes positive attitudes that strengthen internal cohesion, improve organisational coherence, optimise efficiency and boost the Issuer's reputation as sound and reliable.
The policies are intended to identify, analyse, and manage impacts, risks and opportunities related to business conduct issues, and, if necessary, take measures. These policies not only tackle current issues, but also reflect an ongoing commitment to monitoring and adapting the Issuer's practices to ensure compliance with ethical standards and the promotion of a healthy and responsible business culture.
In particular, corruption and fraud constitute significant threats to corporate integrity, with negative impacts on the Group's reputation, image and financial standing. For this reason, the Group adopts a zero-tolerance policy and actively engages in preventing and countering all forms of illegal acts. This commitment extends not only to employees, but also to advisors, suppliers and business partners, who are made subject to preventive measures, a disciplinary system and the inclusion of mandatory ethical clauses.
The Group also promotes strong and responsible relationships with its suppliers, based on principles of ethics, safety and sustainability. All of the Group's suppliers are informed about the Code of Conduct, which sets strict standards in terms of ethics, respect for human rights, product quality and other aspects, including health and safety in the workplace. In the event of any breach the Code, the Group carefully evaluates each situation, and takes the measures it considers most appropriate.
It should be noted that Ferretti carries out no political influence or lobbying activities.
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9.5.3 Whistleblowing system
On August 2, 2023, the Board of Directors approved a whistleblowing procedure through which employees may report irregularities or breaches of applicable laws or regulations, or of internal procedures, in line with domestic and international best practice. It provides a specific, confidential channel that ensures the whistleblower remains anonymous.
The procedure provides information regarding that channel, how it may be used, and in what circumstances, for internal and external whistleblowing, pursuant to article 5(1)(e) of Legislative Decree 24/2023, and the protective measures for whistleblowers, pursuant to Chapter III of Legislative Decree 24/2023. The internal whistleblowing channel that the above-mentioned procedure provides also gives effect to the obligation under article 6(2-bis) of Legislative Decree No. 231/2001.
In addition, the whistleblowing policy, drawn up in line with the provisions of Legislative Decree No. 24/2023, prohibits retaliation of any sort against those who make internal or external reports, public disclosures or complaints to relevant authorities. The protection also extends to family members, colleagues and entities linked to such whistleblowers. Measures are in place to prevent retaliatory acts such as dismissal, demotion, transfer, discrimination, harassment or economic or reputational damage.
9.6 EXTERNAL AUDITOR
Pursuant to the provisions of article 17 of Legislative Decree No. 39 of January 27, 2010, as amended by Legislative Decree 135/2016, the Shareholders' Meeting of May 18, 2023 approved an ordinary resolution, on the proposal of the Board of Statutory Auditors, for the appointment, effective from the First Trading Day, of the audit firm EY S.p.A. as auditor for the consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for each of the financial years ending December 31, 2023–2031, and to ensure that the accounts were duly kept and the operations correctly recognised in the ledgers in the course of those financial years.
Pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024 which transposed Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), on January 21, 2025 the Shareholders' Meeting appointed EY S.p.A. as sustainability reporting auditor, for a period ending with the approval of the non-consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ending December 31, 2026, in order to provide the compliance certification regarding the Sustainability Report.
In the course of the Reporting Year, the Board of Directors, following consultation with the Board of Statutory Auditors, assessed the findings reached by the external auditor in its supplementary report to the Board of Statutory Auditors.
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9.7 ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
Article 25 of the By-Laws provides that the Board of Directors should, following mandatory, but not binding, consultation with the Board of Statutory Auditors appoint the Accounts Executive, in connection with the preparation of the financial statements and the discharge of the duties under applicable laws and regulations. Candidates for the position must have suitable professional qualifications and relevant experience of at least five years in matters of accounting and finance, and such other requirements as the Board of Directors or the rules (and regulations) in force may determine. The Accounts Executive participates in those meetings of the Board of Directors that are to discuss issues in respect of which he has purview.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors, in light of his significant experience in finance and his in-depth knowledge of the Company and the Group, resolved, following favourable advice from the Board of Statutory Auditors, to appoint Marco Zammarchi (an employee of the Issuer and its Chief Financial Officer) as the Accounts Executive pursuant to article 154-bis, CLFI, with effect from the First Trading Day.
In accordance with the laws and regulations in force, the Accounts Executive is responsible for:
(a) preparing appropriate administrative and accounting procedures, for the preparation of the consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements, as well as any other financial disclosures;
(b) providing written declarations, confirming that the documents and disclosures provided by the Company to the market, relating to the Company's accounting information, including interim information, corresponds with the underlying documents, books and accounting records;
(c) providing, together with the Chief Executive Officer, the certificates under article 154-bis(5), CLFI, in the form of a report prepared in accordance with CONSOB's template that is annexed to the non-consolidated financial statements, the condensed interim financial statements and the consolidated financial statements;
(d) participating in the meetings of the Company's Board of Directors where the agenda includes the examination of the Company's financial information;
(e) reporting without delay to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, including through the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, on any matters of significant importance believed, if incorrect, to merit inclusion in the certificates required by Art. 154-bis, CLFI; and
(f) reporting semi-annually to the Board of Directors, the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee and the Board of Statutory Auditors on the work performed.
In accordance with the terms of article 154-bis(5-ter), CLFI, the Accounts Executive certifies, along with the relevant administrative managing bodies, that the sustainability reporting included within the report on operations was prepared in accordance with the reporting standards applied under Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 26, 2013, and the Legislative Decree adopted further to article 13 of Law No. 15 of February 21, 2024, and the specifications adopted under article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 18, 2020.
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At the time of the appointment, the Board of Directors granted the Accounts Executive all such powers and resources as he may require for the performance of his duties under the laws and regulations in force and the By-Laws including direct access to all of the functions and offices, and all such information as is necessary for the production and checking of accounting and financial information, without any particular authorisation.
9.8 COORDINATION BETWEEN THE PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Issuer has put in place measures for coordinating the various individuals and bodies involved in the internal controls and risk management system, to ensure they effectively and efficiently coordinate and share information. In particular, as mentioned earlier:
(a) the IARMS Director (who was Xu Xinyu during the Reporting Year, and from February 28, 2025, Tan Ning), periodically reports on his work to the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, which, in turn, provides the Board of Directors with its own assessment of the adequacy of the internal controls and risk management system;
(b) the Head of Internal Audit (Matteo Scarpa and, from March 14, 2025, Fabio Innocenzi), maintains regular information flows with the other corporate bodies and structures with supervisory or monitoring functions in respect of the internal controls and risk management system, such as the Accounts Executive, the Supervisory Board and the External Auditor, each in relation to its particular areas of responsibility;
(c) the participation of the Head of Internal Audit in the meetings of the Supervisory Board and in the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee allows the Internal Audit function to maintain adequate visibility over the corporate risks the Group faces and manages, issues that have emerged and attracted the attention of the various supervisory and control bodies;
(d) the Board of Statutory Auditors maintains regular information flows with the Board of Directors and the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee. In particular, at least one member of the Board of Statutory Auditors should attend every meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee;
(e) the External Auditor participates in the meetings of the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee where invited to do so, in order that it may be apprised of the Committee's activities and decisions, and report on its planning, and the results, of its audit work.
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10 DIRECTORS' INTERESTS AND RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
10.1 PROCEDURE FOR TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Issuer has adopted the RPT Procedure, which governs transactions with related parties carried out, with the Company or subsidiaries, in accordance with the provisions of the RPT Regulation.
The RPT Procedure was preliminarily approved by the Board of Directors of the Issuer on May 18, 2023, and came into force as of the First Trading Day. On February 19, 2024, supported by favourable opinion from the Independent Directors, the Board of Directors definitively approved the RPT Procedure.
The RPT Procedure is available on the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance, to which you should refer for further information.
As at the date of this Report, the Company has not adopted any specific operational solutions to facilitate the identification and management of situations in which a Director has an interest, of his own or on behalf of any third party, as it considers that the RPT Procedure and the general principles regarding Directors' responsibilities are sufficient.
With respect to the work performed by the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee regarding application of the RPT Procedure, please see paragraph 9.3.2 of this Report.
11 BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS
11.1 APPOINTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF STATUTORY AUDITORS
Pursuant to Article 27 of the By-Laws, the Board of Statutory Auditors has three standing auditors and two alternate auditors, who were appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting on the basis of lists submitted by shareholders. The minority is entitled to elect the standing auditor who is to act as Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors and an alternate auditor.
The Board of Statutory Auditors is appointed on the basis of lists that must be filed at the Company's registered office within the terms provided under relevant laws and regulations, in which candidates are ranked by order of preference. The list consists of two sections, one for candidates for the position of standing auditor, the other for candidates for the position of alternate auditor.
Lists containing three or more candidates must have candidates from both genders in accordance with legal requirements and/or the codes of conduct drawn up by companies managing regulated markets or by trade associations to which the Company belongs.
Only shareholders that individually or together with other shareholders hold shares with voting rights representing the percentage of the share capital required by the laws and regulation in force for the submission of lists of candidates for election to the Company's Board of Directors are entitled to submit lists. The participation threshold most recently established by CONSOB for Ferretti pursuant to Art. 144-septies(1) of the Issuers' Regulations, under its resolution no. 123 of January 30, 2025, is 2.5%.
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This shareholding must be established by certificates that must be produced, on the day on which the lists are filed, or within such period as the laws and regulation in force regarding the Company's publication of the lists. These details are set forth in the notice calling the meeting.
The list must be accompanied by: (a) information on the identity of the shareholders who submitted them, with an indication of the total percentage of shareholding held, (b) comprehensive information regarding the personal and professional characteristics of the candidates, (c) the declarations in which the individual candidates accept their candidacy and certify, under their own responsibility, that they meet the requirements under the law and the By-Laws for the office, (d) a list any positions of administration and control each candidate holds in other companies, (e) a declaration by the shareholders other than those who hold, individually or jointly, a controlling interest or represent the single-largest shareholding, as to the absence of affiliation with the latter, as applicable laws and regulations provide; and (f) any other declaration, disclosure and/or document required by the laws and regulations in force at the time.
In the event that, when the deadline under the laws and regulations in force for the submission of lists expires, a single list has been filed or more than one list has been filed by shareholders who are connected with each other pursuant to the provisions of the laws and regulations in force, further lists of candidates may be submitted until such latter date as the laws and regulations in force may provide, in which case, the percentage of participation in the Company's share capital required for the submission of a list is halved.
The election of the statutory auditors takes place as follows: (i) two standing auditors and one alternate auditor are elected from the list that obtained the highest number of votes at the Shareholders' Meeting, on the basis of the order in which they are listed in the sections of the list; (ii) from the list that obtained the second-highest number of votes and that is not connected in any way, directly or indirectly, pursuant to the laws and regulations in force at the time, with those who submitted, or voted for, the list under (i) above, is elected, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force, the remaining standing auditor, who becomes Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors; and the remaining alternate auditor, based on the ranking order in the sections of the list.
In the event that more than one list has obtained the same number of votes, a new ballot is held among for all those entitled to vote present at the Shareholders' Meeting, and the candidates on the list that obtains the single-largest number of votes is elected.
In the event that only one list has been submitted, the Board of Statutory Auditors shall be drawn entirely from that list, provided it receives the majorities required by law.
If, as a result of the application of this list voting mechanism, the composition of the Board of Statutory Auditors does not comply with the rules on gender balance, the Shareholders' Meeting appoints statutory auditors who do meet the requirements in place of the candidates who do not meet, drawing the replacements from the same list as those they replace.
In the event that the requirements of the law and the By-Laws are no longer satisfied, a statutory auditor ceases to hold office.
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In the event that a statutory auditor is replaced, they are replaced by the alternate member from the same list, provided that they have confirmed they meet the requirements of the office, while complying with the rules in force on gender balance in the Board of Statutory Auditors, for the remainder of the term of office. If such a replacement cannot be made in a manner compliant with the regulations in force, the Shareholders' Meeting appoints a statutory auditor who meets the requirements for compliance.
In the event of the replacement of the Chairman, this office shall be assumed by the statutory auditor who takes his place.
The previous rules on the election of statutory auditors by voting list do not apply to Shareholders' Meetings that must appoint standing and/or alternate auditors to make the Board of Statutory Auditors up to its full number. In such cases, the Shareholders' Meeting resolves by the majority for which the law provides, in compliance with the principle that minorities must receive representation. Procedures for replacing statutory auditors must in any event ensure compliance with the laws and regulations in force regarding gender balance, as specified above.
11.2 COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS (PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 123-bis(2)(D) AND (D-BIS), CLFI)
As at the date of this Report, the Board of Statutory Auditors in office had been appointed by resolution of the Shareholders' Meeting of June 13, 2023. Earlier in the Reporting Year, the Board of Statutory had comprised the Chairman, Luigi Capitani, and Luigi Fontana and Fausto Zanon (as standing auditors) and Giulia De Martino and Veronica Tibiletti (as alternate auditors).
Since the Company was listed on Euronext Milan following the appointment of the Board of Statutory Auditors, this appointment did not take place under the voting mechanism that was included in the By-Laws on June 18, 2023 with effect from the First Trading Day.
The votes resulted in the following persons being elected as members of the Board of Statutory Auditors: (i) Luigi Capitani, Chairman; (ii) Giuseppina Manzo, statutory auditor; (iii) Luca Nicodemi, statutory auditor; (iv) Tiziana Vallone, alternate auditor; and (v) Federica Marone, alternate auditor.
The Board of Statutory Auditors is thus comprised of five members, two of whom are men (40%) and three are women (60%). There is no representation of employees or other workers on the Board of Statutory Auditors. As of the date of this Report, the members of the Board of Statutory Auditors do not have specific expertise on sustainability. Accordingly, although specific skills and competences in the field of sustainability are subject to evaluation, they have neither been fully developed nor formally integrated into decision-making processes as at the date of this Report. The Group therefore intends to continue on a path of deepening and continuous improvement in these areas. In particular, Ferretti intends to implement a structured induction programme on ESG matters for the members of the Board of Statutory Auditors, to boost awareness and build the skills necessary for sustainability principles to be integrated into strategic business decisions.
The Board of Statutory Auditors will remain in office until the date of the Shareholders' Meeting called to approve the financial statements as at and for the year ending December 31, 2025.
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The following table sets forth the composition of the Board of Statutory Auditors as of the date of this Report.
| CHARGE | NAME AND SURNAME | PROFESSION |
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| Chairman | Luigi Capitani | Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor |
| Standing Auditor | Giuseppina Manzo | Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor |
| Standing Auditor | Luca Nicodemi | Chartered Accountant and Independent Statutory Auditor |
| Alternate Auditor | Tiziana Vallone | Chartered Accountant and Independent Statutory Auditor |
| Alternate Auditor | Federica Marone | Chartered Accountant and Registered Auditor |
Please refer to Table 3 in the appendix for further detail regarding the composition of the Board of Statutory Auditors.
The following are the main professional characteristics and experience related to sectors, products and areas of Ferretti of the members of the Board of Statutory Auditors:
— Luigi Capitani: a graduate in Economics and Commerce from the University of Parma, he has been a Chartered Accountant since 1993 and an Auditor since 1995. Since November 2023 he has also been a member of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals. He mainly deals with extraordinary transactions, corporate finance, business crisis, design and management of trusts and family assets, strategic, tax, corporate and financial consultancy. He has extensive experience in insolvency proceedings and corporate restructuring as well as a tax litigator. He holds positions on boards of directors and statutory auditors, and is a member of supervisory boards pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001, at a variety of entities and companies.
— Giuseppina Manzo: a graduate in Economics and Business Law in 2004 from Bocconi University in Milan, a Chartered Accountant since 2009. Since 2009 she has been a registered auditor. She works as a consultant on financial information and corporate finance for medium-sized and large companies and groups, including listed companies, operating mainly in the following sectors: banking, industrial, energy and luxury. She has extensive experience in: (i) the valuation of companies and shareholdings, also for the purposes of impairment testing; (ii) fairness opinions on corporate matters; (iii) advising on financial statements and the application of domestic and international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS); (iv) expert reports, both for parties to litigation and for the tribunal itself, in the context of arbitration and court proceedings concerning valuation issues; (v) advice on debt sustainability, also pursuant to article 2501 bis of the Italian Civil Code; and specialization with respect to: (i) extraordinary finance transactions, such as mergers, demergers, contributions, transformations, acquisitions, sales and reorganizations of groups, and (ii) processes for the acquisition of share packages.
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Luca Nicodemi: a graduate in Business Administration from Bocconi University, with a specialisation in Finance, he is a Chartered Accountant and Independent Statutory Auditor, and a registered expert witness at the Court of Milan. An expert in corporate governance, he holds important positions in leading football and industrial companies, supervised entities and asset management firms. He has extensive experience in: (i) professional advice (on financial, accounting and tax matters) for M&A transactions, debt restructuring, company valuations for national and international institutional entities (banks, domestic and international private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, leading investment banks, listed companies, and domestic and international law firms); (ii) valuation, fairness and accounting advice and opinions to leading industrial groups in, inter alia, the luxury, infrastructure, banking sectors; and (iii) professional work as a member of the supervisory boards pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001 for multinational companies and regulated entities.
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Tiziana Vallone: a graduate in Economics and Commerce at the State University of Bari, she is a chartered accountant, registered auditor and auditor of local authorities. Expert in auditing, corporate finance, corporate law and corporate restructuring, she holds positions on boards of directors and statutory auditors at a number of companies, including multinational and listed companies. She also currently advises as an expert to national roundtables organised by the Ministry of Industry and Made in Italy. She was a lecturer at Bocconi University in Milan until 2006 and currently holds courses at the Order of Chartered Accountants of Milan and the Bar Association of Milan, Bologna and Bergamo on topics of corporate finance, business crisis and risk management. She is a member of various commissions and working groups, such as the Crisis and Business Recovery Commission, where she is the vice-president.
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Federica Marone: a graduate in Economics and Business, specialising in law, at the Parthenope University of Naples, she has been a Chartered Accountant and Auditor since 2006. Until 2023 she was an adjunct lecturer for supplementary teaching activities for the Tax Law course at the Faculty of Law of the Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples and still collaborates with the University S. Orsola Benincasa of Naples, Faculty of Law, Chair of Tax Law. Currently she mainly deals with tax litigation and tax breaks.
For further information on the CVs and professional experience of the members of Ferretti's Board of Statutory Auditors, please refer to the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance.
There has been no change in the composition and structure of the Board of Statutory Auditors between the end of the Reporting Year and the date of this Report.
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The Board of Statutory Auditors is validly constituted where a majority of the statutory auditors is present and it resolves by a vote in favour from an absolute majority of those present.
The meetings of the Board of Statutory Auditors may also be held with the participants in multiple locations, which may be close at hand or remote, and may be connected by video or telephone conferencing, provided that the of the meeting is able to is able to establish the identity of those participating in the meeting and their entitlement to do so, to govern the conduct of the meeting, and to observe and declare the outcome of votes; the person taking the minutes is able to adequately perceive the events being minuted; and all participants are able to participate in real time in the discussions and vote simultaneously, and be able to receive and transmit documentation in real time.
The meeting is deemed held in the place stated in the notice of call, where the person taking the minutes must also be in order to enable them to be prepared and signed.
The Chairman and the person taking the minutes may be in different places.
The Board of Statutory Auditors met ten times in the course of the Reporting Year, on the following dates: March 13, March 27, April 10, April 29, June 6, July 2, July 31, August 28, September 10, and November 12, 2024.
The meetings were duly minuted. The average duration of the Board of Statutory Auditors meetings was approximately 60 minutes.
In the year ending December 31, 2025, there have already been three meetings of the Board of Statutory Auditors on February 20, 2025, February 25, 2025 and March 13, 2025, and another ten meetings of the Board of Statutory Auditors are currently scheduled to be held.
In the course of the Reporting Year, with respect to the previous Board of Statutory Auditors, the overall participation rate was 96.66%, and specifically: (i) 100% for Luigi Capitani, (ii) 90% for Giuseppina Manzo; and (iii) 100% for Luca Nicodemi.
At its meeting of July 4, 2023, the Board of Statutory Auditors confirmed that it satisfied the requirements imposed by law and the Corporate Governance Code, in terms of professional standing, expertise, integrity and independence, and it completed its self-evaluation process, observing that it was consonant with its duties, given its suitably calibrated composition, specifically with reference to features of experience, gender composition and the age of its members. The members of the Board of Statutory Auditors also considered that they had the appropriate time and resources to devote to their duties in the Company. The outcome of these evaluations was subsequently transmitted to the Board of Directors and released to the market.
In carrying out the above evaluations, all the information made available by each member of the Board of Statutory Auditors was considered, as required by the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, with consideration of any circumstance that affects or could affect independence in accordance with the CLFI and the Corporate Governance Code (see recommendation 6, as referred to in recommendation 9) and all the criteria set forth in the Corporate Governance Code with respect to the independence of Directors were applied (recommendation 7, as referred to in recommendation 9).
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The Board of Statutory Auditors has supervised and continues to supervise the independence of the External Auditor, verifying both its compliance with relevant regulations, and the nature and extent of the services other than accounting control that it and the other entities in its network provide to the Issuer or its subsidiaries.
The Board of Statutory Auditors has continuously maintained regular coordination with the Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee, the Internal Audit function and the Supervisory Board. For information on the manner in which they coordinate, please see paragraph 9.8 of this Report, above.
Pursuant to Legislative Decree 39/2010 (in implementation of Directive 2006/43/EC on statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC, and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC), the Board of Statutory Auditors is assigned the functions of an audit committee, in particular, the functions of supervising: (i) the financial reporting process; (ii) the effectiveness of internal control, internal audit, where applicable, and risk management systems; (iii) statutory audit of the annual accounts and the consolidated accounts; and (iv) the independence of the External Auditor, in particular with respect to the provision of additional services to the audited entity.
The Board of Statutory Auditors supervises compliance with the provisions of Legislative Decree no. 125 of September 6, 2024; the Board of Statutory Auditors is therefore required to carry out both a supervisory role on the adequacy of all the procedures, processes and structures that govern the preparation of the Sustainability Report; and a verification of compliance with the relevant regulations.
For so long as the Company's shares are admitted to trading on an Italian regulated market, the Board of Statutory Auditors also exercises its other duties and powers under the specific legislation with particular reference to the information to which it is entitled, the Directors are pursuant to Article 150, CLFI, obliged to report on a quarterly basis.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors ensured that the statutory auditors have adequate knowledge of the sector in which the Issuer operates, relevant business dynamics and developments, the principles of correct risk management and the relevant regulatory framework. In particular, during the meetings of the Board of Directors during the Reporting Year, the Statutory Auditors received regular in-depth analysis of each specific sector in which the Issuer has business, in order to better understand the corporate dynamics underlying the business and the related developments that took place over the course of the year.
Statutory auditors' remuneration is set so as to be commensurate with the efforts required, the importance of the role, the size of the business, and the features of the sector in which it operates. In this regard, it should be noted that the Shareholders' Meeting of June 13, 2023 set the remuneration of the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors as an all-inclusive gross annual fee of Euro 40,000 and the remuneration of each of the standing auditors as an all-inclusive gross annual fee of Euro 30,000.
The Issuer has not enacted any specific obligation that statutory auditors promptly inform the other members of the Board of Statutory Auditors and the Chairman of the Board of Directors as to the nature, terms, origin and extent of any interest he has, of his own or on behalf of any third party, in any transaction involving the Issuer, as it considers that such disclosure would in any event be an ethical duty of any member of a board of statutory auditors.
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In accordance with the By-Laws, over the course of the Reporting Year the Chief Executive Officer has, together with the Executive Director, reported appropriately to the Board of Statutory Auditors on its work, on the general performance of the business and its anticipated future development, the most significant transactions for the business, results of operations and financial condition, and the most significant transactions in terms of size or other features by the Company and its subsidiaries, at the meetings of the Board of Directors and at least quarterly. That is particularly the case for transactions in which any Director has an interest on his own behalf or on behalf of third parties, or that are influenced by any person who directs or coordinates the Company's activities.
With regard to the provision of Article 123-bis(2)(d-bis), CLFI, on diversity policies as applied to administrative, management and control bodies, recognising the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Group's success, the Board of Directors on May 18, 2023 adopted a Group policy on diversity on boards of directors and statutory auditors, which sets out principles in pursuit of an objective of integrating management, professional and academic features, also of an international nature, while taking also into account balanced gender representation. For further information, please see the Diversity Policy available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section, Corporate Governance; and the Sustainability Report, similarly available on the Company's website, in the sections, Investor Relations and Sustainability.
With reference to gender diversity in particular, Law No. 160 of December 27, 2019 amended, inter alia, article 148, CLFI, introducing a new test, under which at least two-fifths of the members of the Board of Statutory Auditors (rather than the third that applied previously) must be reserved to the less-represented gender for six consecutive terms of office. This new test applies from the first appointment of such boards that occurs after January 1, 2020.
For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that CONSOB, by its resolution No. 21359 of May 13, 2020, consistent with its notice 1/2020 of January 30, 2020, amended article 114-undecies.1(3) of the Issuers' Regulations, specifying that where boards have three standing members, the calculation of the component for the less-represented gender under article 148, CLFI, is rounded down, not up.
Since the current Board of Statutory Auditors was appointed on June 13, 2023, prior to the Company's listing on Euronext Milan, the above provisions apply from the next appointment of the Board of Statutory Auditors.
Without prejudice to the above, as at the date of this Report, a third of the standing statutory auditors are in any event from the less-represented gender. Accordingly, the Board of Statutory Auditors' present composition complies with the test under article 148(1-bis), CLFI, both in its previous and current form, and with the recommendations under article 2 of the Corporate Governance Code.
In the course of the Reporting Year, no circumstances arose that resulted in any member of the Board of Statutory Auditors having to inform the Company of any interest they held, on their own behalf or on behalf of others, in any particular transaction by the Company.
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12 SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS
Shareholders are kept suitably informed of developments at the Company and the Group through the prompt and regular publication of corporate documentation on the Issuer's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the sections Investors and Corporate Governance, and, where applicable laws and regulations so require on the Emarketstorage authorised storage mechanism (at www.emarketstorage.it).
The Company encourages shareholders to take an active interest in the Company. During the Reporting Year, the Company has maintained effective and transparent communication with Shareholders by disseminating high-quality information to Shareholders in a timely manner through the publication of annual report, interim report, ESG report as well as the financial results announcements.
The Issuer's website allows investors to access and consult all of the Company's press releases, and, following their approval by the relevant corporate bodies, a complete set of its accounting information (which is to say, the annual financial statements, the interim financial statements, and the interim report). The main documents related to the Group's governance and sustainability are also available for consultation on the Company's website.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to appoint Margherita Sacerdoti to be Ferretti's Investor Relator & Sustainability Manager (email, [email protected]), with responsibility for relations with shareholders generally, including institutional investors, and some specific tasks regarding price-sensitive information and dealings with CONSOB and Borsa Italiana.
On May 18, 2023, the Board of Directors approved, on the proposal of the Chairman and by agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, the Shareholder Engagement Policy that reflected the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code, domestic and international best practice, and engagement policies that institutional investors and asset managers had compiled (see recommendation 3 of the Corporate Governance Code).
The Shareholder Engagement Policy lays down terms governing: (i) the purpose and scope of the policy itself; (ii) the corporate bodies and organisational structures engaging in dialogue with shareholders and other interested parties; (iii) the instruments that may be used for that dialogue, and the manner in which they are used; (iv) the topics, content and timing of dialogue with shareholders and other interested persons; and (v) the terms upon which the policy may be amended, and the persons to whom requests for establishing dialogue with the Company should be directed.
The main topics discussed at conferences and in meetings with shareholders in the Reporting Year were:
(a) operating performance, the full-year financial statements, and interim financial results;
(b) business strategy;
(c) share performance;
(d) corporate communication and transparency towards the market;
(e) the IARMS; and
(f) ESG policies.
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During the Reporting Year, dialogue with the financial community (meaning, investors and analysts) was consistent over time, through a number of initiatives, including:
- participation in roadshows (remotely and in person) in Europe and Asia, to foster direct discussions with investors;
- organisation of analyst and investor events, including visits to production facilities between April and November 2024, to show products and discuss how the market was performing; and
- attendance of conferences organised by brokers in the major European financial centres;
- participation, in September 2024, in the Euronext Sustainability Week organised by Borsa Italiana, which took place virtually and involved both one-to-one and group meetings with institutional investors focused on ESG themes.
The Shareholder Engagement Policy is available on the Issuer’s website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
For so long as the shares are listed on the Stock Exchange, the Company is obliged to establish and keep a shareholders’ register in Hong Kong, in accordance with the laws and regulations of Hong Kong. This may be through a third-party supplier, authorised to supply transfer services in relation to shares quoted on the Stock Exchange (a “Hong Kong Branch Register”), and that is without prejudice to the legal status and prevailing significance of the main register kept pursuant to the laws of Italy.
In this regard, pursuant to article 36 of the By-Laws, the Hong Kong Branch Register may be inspected by shareholders in the Company and by Beneficial Owners (meaning the indirect beneficiaries of shares in the Company under the laws of Hong Kong), without expenses and during a period of at least two hours each business day, as permitted by applicable law. The Hong Kong Branch Register may, by notice sent by any electronic means that is accepted for such purposes by the Stock Exchange, be closed during particular hours or for periods not exceeding 30 days per year in aggregate, as the Board of Directors may determine, generally or in relation to any particular class of shares.
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With regard to the ways in which the interests and opinions of stakeholders are taken into account in its strategy and business model, the Group recognises the importance of dialogue and of stakeholders' direct involvement, in order to appreciate their various expectations and needs. In this way, the Group develops concrete and targeted plans, capable of meeting the expectations of each stakeholder group in an effective and timely manner.
Over the years, the collaboration with stakeholders has enabled the Group to develop strong personal and professional relationships that have enabled it to consolidate its position as a leader in luxury shipbuilding. This inclusive approach not only fostered innovation and product quality, but also helped strengthen trust and transparency with all stakeholders.
The following table sets forth a summary of the main categories of stakeholders, along with the means and methods of liaison used to understand their needs and expectations.
| MAIN CATEGORIES OF STAKEHOLDERS | METHODS OF INVOLVEMENT AND PURPOSES | RESULTS |
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| Industry associations | Attending conferences, events and meetings with marine industry associations | Monitoring of market trends, updates on regulations and innovations |
| Media | Partnerships with marine, lifestyle and financial media | Spread brand awareness and updates on Group progress and results |
| Regulatory bodies | Ongoing dialogue with regulators and institutions to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and industry standards | Compliance with laws and regulations, and continuous developments with respect to regulations in shipbuilding |
| Financial community | Regular meetings with (i) institutional investors and financial analysts; and (ii) financial institutions | Updates on financial results, business performance reviews and market analysis |
| Employees | • Training activities | |
| • Whistleblowing platform | ||
| • Corporate welfare | ||
| • Special medical examination | The principles of transparency, independence and integrity are a major feature of the relationships that functions within the Issuer have with the trades unions, fostering an appropriate and non-discriminatory dialogue to create a climate of mutual trust and constructive dialogue |
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| MAIN CATEGORIES OF STAKEHOLDERS | METHODS OF INVOLVEMENT AND PURPOSES | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Workers in the value chain | Whistleblowing platform | Workers along the value chain contribute decisively to the quality of services that are provided, to operational efficiency and the achievement of the Group's results. Accordingly, the engagement of and dialogue with these stakeholders are strategically important matters, for which operational responsibility is entrusted to the Supervisory Board |
| Affected communities | • Training activities (School of Trades) | |
| • Local community engagement initiatives: donating and creating employment opportunities. | ||
| • Whistleblowing platform | As a result of these initiatives, the Group not only invests in future generations, but also bolsters its commitment to expanding expertise and the development of the Italian shipbuilding sector |
In addition, Ferretti's whistleblowing system serves as a means of involving the communities involved, since it is accessible to all. This tool allows you to report any issues safely and transparently |
| Customers | • Events and trade shows
• Questionnaires
• Technical support channels
• Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)
• Whistleblowing platform. | Ferretti attaches great importance to the feedback it receives from its customers regarding their yachts. This approach makes it possible to identify any critical issues and intervene in a timely and effective manner, ensuring an optimal yachting experience |
Please note that in defining the risks, impacts and relevant opportunities included in the Sustainability Report, Ferretti did not provide for the consultation of stakeholders.
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13 SHAREHOLDERS' MEETINGS
13.1 CALL OF SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
Pursuant to article 13 of the By-Laws, the ordinary Shareholders' Meeting must be called to meet at least once a year, to consider approval of the financial statements, within 120 days of the end of the financial year, or within 180 days where the Company is obliged to prepare consolidated financial statements, or where there are particular reasons for that longer period regarding the Company's structure or objects, subject always to article 154-ter, CLFI, and any laws and regulations in force.
Ordinary and extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting are generally held in the municipality in which the Company has its registered office, except where the Board of Directors resolves that it be held elsewhere, either in Italy or elsewhere in the European Union, the United Kingdom, a country within Greater China (the PRC, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao or Taiwan), or the United States of America, subject always to article 14.5 of the By-Laws.
The Shareholders' Meeting is called, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force, by notice published in Italian and English on the Company's website, and publicised by the other means for which applicable laws and regulations provide. The notice contains the information required by the laws and regulations in force, which may reflect the items on the agenda.
The Board of Directors may also call a Shareholders' Meeting where shareholders representing at least 5% of share capital so request in relation to specified agenda items, and subject always to the limits set forth in the final part of article 2367 of the Civil Code. In the event of an unjustified delay in calling the meeting, the Board of Statutory Auditors may call it instead.
For so long as the shares are listed on the Stock Exchange, the notice calling the meeting must also be published in Chinese, at least 21 days prior to the date of the Shareholders' Meeting (or such longer period as may apply under the law), and the rules governing communications for companies with shares listed on the Stock Exchange apply. The notice must also be published, within the same periods, on the website of the Stock Exchange.
Pursuant to article 126-bis, CLFI, shareholders who individually or together represent at least 2.5% of the share capital may request — except for topics whose proposal falls under the competence of the Board of Directors or is based on a project or report prepared by the Board of Directors — that additional items be added to the agenda, within ten days of the agenda's publication, or within five days where the call is made pursuant to article 125-bis(3) or article 104(2), CLFI. Requests should set out the items for inclusion or proposed resolutions on matters already on the agenda. Shareholders requesting to add items to the agenda must provide a suitably detailed report setting out the grounds for the proposed resolutions on any new items whose discussion they are proposing, or the grounds for the further proposals for resolutions on items already on the agenda, and provide that to the Board of Directors by the deadline for submission of additional items.
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13.2 RIGHT TO ATTEND SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
The entitlement to attend and speak at the Shareholders' Meeting and the exercise of voting rights are governed by the laws in force at the time and the provisions of the By-Laws, subject always to the rules applicable to companies with shares listed on the Stock Exchange.
Those rules provide that all persons who are direct holders of shares under the applicable laws and regulations are entitled to exercise all their rights with respect to the relevant company in the manner provided by applicable law and the By-Laws.
All Beneficial Owners who are not direct holders of the shares may exercise all corporate rights, including the right to attend and vote at Shareholders' Meetings, where no other person is entitled to do so on their own behalf, (a) collectively, through the Holder of Record registered in either the Main Register or the Hong Kong Branch Register, or a person authorised by the Holder of Record; or (b) individually, through the Holder of Record or a person appointed by the Holder of Record, or, where the Holder of Record has granted authorisation and/or a proxy, on their own behalf, to the fullest extent permitted by all applicable laws and regulations.
The exercise of corporate rights by Beneficial Owners, in the name of the Holder of Record, collectively or individually, does not entail any obligation to update the Hong Kong Branch Register or the Main Register.
Where a holder of shares (or other financial instruments issued by the Company) is a clearing house recognised under applicable laws and regulations as a result of the shares' listing on the Stock Exchange, or one or more of its nominees, it may nominate one or more persons to act as proxy and participate in any ordinary or extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of the Company (or meeting of the holders of the other financial instruments), provided that, where they nominate more than one proxy, the authorisation must specify the number of shares (or other financial instruments) to which the authorisation relates. Any person authorised in the above manner is considered duly authorised without further certification, except where applicable laws or regulations require. They are entitled to exercise the same rights and powers on behalf of the principal (whether a clearing house or a nominee) as if the proxy (or representative) were a shareholder of the Company holding that number of shares (or other financial instruments, as the case may be) as was specified in the authorisation and any certificates that the laws or regulations require.
Entitlement to exercise shareholders' rights is based upon the records as at the dates set by the Board of Directors, for:
(a) determining the shareholders entitled to receive payment of dividends, other distributions and rights, and the Beneficial Owners entitled to receive, under Hong Kong laws and regulations, payment of dividends, other distributions and rights in respect of the shares held by the Holder of Record. Specifically, with respect to Beneficial Owners, that date may be before, on, or after the date on which that payment of dividends, or other distributions or rights, is resolved upon, paid or made; and
(b) determining the shareholders entitled to receive the materials related to the Company's ordinary and/or extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting.
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A shareholder who is entitled to more than one vote is not obliged to apply all of their votes the same way. Divergent voting is valid and legitimate, except as applicable laws and regulations may specify otherwise.
Where the shares of the Company are admitted to trading on a market such as the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, which distinguishes between legal ownership and beneficial ownership, shareholders' rights may, by authorisation from the legal owner, be exercised by Beneficial Owners, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations.
Under article 15 of the By-Laws, those entitled to vote may be represented by a proxy, in accordance with, and subject to the limits thereon imposed by, the law. The proxy must be granted in written by the principal or their authorised representative, or, where the principal is a company, by written proxy signed by an appropriate officer, representative or other duly authorised person. Where those entitled to vote act on behalf of clients, or other third parties, they may name as proxies the persons for whom they act, or one or more third parties those persons designate.
Where, as a result of the applicable laws and regulations in the place in which the Company's shares are listed, a shareholder must abstain from voting on a particular resolution, the vote by them or their proxy in breach of that requirement is not taken into consideration when determining whether the resolution has passed.
For the avoidance of doubt, the shares in question are included in the calculation of whether the meeting is quorate.
A proxy may be granted electronically, where that is consistent with applicable laws. Electronic notification to the Company of a proxy for the Shareholders' Meeting may be made by sending the document to the email address stated in the notice calling the meeting.
The Company may, for each Shareholders' Meeting, designate a person in the notice of call to whom shareholders may grant proxies and give voting instructions for all or some of the items on the agenda, within such periods and by such means as the law may provide (under article 135-undecies, CLFI).
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For the Shareholders' Meeting of April 22, 2024, the Company decided to make use of the option available under article 106(4) of Decree-Law No. 18 of March 17, 2020, "Measures to strengthen the National Health Service and economic support for families, workers and businesses in connection with COVID-19", as converted into law, with amendments, as Law No. 27 of April 24, 2020. That article had previously been extended to the meetings scheduled to be held by December 31, 2024 by article 11(2) of Law No. 21 of March 5, 2024, containing "Measures to support the competitiveness of capital and delegation to the Government for the reform of the regulations on capital markets contained in the Consolidated Law on Financial Intermediation under Legislative Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998, and the regulations on companies contained in the Civil Code, applicable also to issuers of listed securities". In particular, it was determined that (i) voting shareholders with shares deposited with an authorised intermediary participating in the Monte Titoli system could attend the Shareholders' Meeting, following registering on the registration portal accessible on the Company's website, via an audio-video link on a webcast platform or alternatively, pursuant to article 14.5 of the By-laws, they could cast their vote, in advance and directly on the various items on the agenda, via a link on the Company's website; (ii) shareholders holding shares deposited in the CCASS system could, since HKSCC Nominees Limited ("HKSCC") is the holder of the voting rights for such shares, issue voting instructions to HKSCC, or participate directly in the Shareholders' Meeting where they have requested and obtained authorization from HKSCC; and (iii) other persons entitled to attend (e.g., members of the Board of Directors or the Board of Statutory Auditors, representatives of the Independent Auditors, and executive employees within the Group) could participate in the Shareholders' Meeting only by such means of telecommunications as assure that participants may be duly identified, but there would be no requirement that the chairman of the Shareholders' Meeting and its secretary attend in the same location.
13.3 CONDUCT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
The Shareholders' Meeting is chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or by the Deputy Chairman, where appointed. If they are absent or unable to act, the Shareholders' Meeting elects a chairman for the meeting by a majority vote of those present. The chairman is assisted by a secretary, who does not have to be a shareholder, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting; and one or more vote scrutineers, if the chairman so wishes. Where the law so requires or the chairman of the Shareholders' Meeting wishes, a notary may act as the meeting's secretary
In determining whether a meeting is quorate, and whether resolutions have passed, the Shareholders' Meeting, in both ordinary and extraordinary session, observes the provisions of the Civil Code, except that resolutions regarding the Company's voluntary liquidation, and/or changes to the By-Laws, require the vote in favour by at least 75% of the share capital represented at the Shareholders' Meeting.
The Shareholders' Meeting, in both ordinary and extraordinary session, is called to meet on a single occasion, unless the Board of Directors states in the notice of meeting that the Shareholders' Meeting may be subject to a second call, or further calls thereafter. Where however shareholders representing at least 5% of the share capital have requested that the meeting be called, and the request stated the items on the agenda, then, subject to the limits under article 2367, final part, of the Civil Code, the Board of Directors must only permit a first call of that meeting.
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The Shareholders' Meeting, in both ordinary and extraordinary session, may take place with participants in multiple locations, which may be close at hand or remote, and may be connected by video and/or telephone conferencing, provided that all participants are able to be identified, and they are able to follow the discussions, participate in the deliberations in real time regarding the meeting's activities, and participate in voting, and that all of the above is recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Where the notice of call so states, those entitled to vote may vote electronically, in the manner the notice specifies.
Pursuant to article 10 of the By-Laws, a shareholder may withdraw from the Company in those circumstances under which he is permitted to do so by mandatory law.
The right to withdraw a shareholding is not available to shareholders who did not vote in the context of the approval of resolutions regarding an extension to the Company's term, or the introduction or removal of restrictions upon the circulation of shares. The shares' liquidation value is determined under article 2437-ter of the Civil Code.
After deduction of at least 5% to the legal reserve for so long as it has not reached one fifth of share capital, under article 30 of the By-Laws net profits shown on the financial statements are allocated among the Shareholders in accordance with the resolutions passed by the Shareholders' Meeting.
The Shareholders' Meeting approved the Rules of the Shareholders' Meeting on May 18, 2023 and these have been adopted as from the First Trading Day. They are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the sections on Corporate Governance. The Rules of the Shareholders' Meeting provide, inter alia, that:
(a) the chairman of the Shareholders' Meeting (that is, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or a person designated by the Shareholders' Meeting, where he is absent or unable to act) may take all such measures as are considered opportune to ensure that the meeting proceeds properly and the participants are able to exercise their rights;
(b) the chairman governs discussions, allowing directors, statutory auditors, general managers, CFOs, other executives, and those persons who have so requested, to speak. Those entitled to exercise voting rights are entitled to speak on each of the items under discussion and to make proposals in that regard. Directors, statutory auditors, the General Manager, the CFO, and other executives may request that they be permitted to speak, where that is considered necessary. Such a request may be brought as soon as the Shareholders' Meeting opens, and at any time before the chairman declares discussion of a particular item closed. In order to ensure that the Shareholders' Meeting is carried out in an orderly fashion, the chairman may establish a deadline for the submission of requests to speak, when discussion of particular items begins, or in the course of their discussion. The chairman establishes how such requests may be made, how they will be effected, and the order in which they are made;
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(c) before beginning voting, the chairman readmits to the Shareholders' Meeting any persons who were excluded during discussions under the terms of the Rules, and checks the number of attendees and the number of votes to which they are entitled;
(d) the chairman establishes an order of voting for the various resolutions under consideration, also taking into consideration whether any are alternative to one another, and may order voting on each item after the end of its discussion, or at the end of discussion of some or all of the items on the agenda.
In the course of the Reporting Year, one ordinary Shareholders' Meeting was held on April 22, 2024, was held on April 22, 2024, at which six Directors and three standing statutory auditors were in attendance.
In the course of the year ending December 31, 2025, one ordinary Shareholders' Meeting has already been held on January 21, 2025, where no. 8 Directors (Piero Ferrari having given reasons for absence) and no. 3 standing statutory auditors were present.
The Board of Directors reported to the Shareholders' Meeting on its past and future work, and ensured that shareholders were in a position to make informed decisions on the matters before the Shareholders' Meeting.
Specifically, the Board of Directors published the reports prepared in connection with various items on the agenda, pursuant to article 125-ter, CLFI, as amended, and article 84-ter of the Issuers' Regulations.
Remote attendance of the Shareholders' Meeting members of the Boards of Directors and Statutory Auditors was permitted by means that ensured that could duly be identified and engage in the meeting, and there was no requirement that the chairman and the secretary taking the minutes attend in the same location.
With respect to the rights of shareholders not described in this Report, please refer to the applicable laws and regulations.
14 SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
On August 2, 2023, the Board of Directors approved a whistleblowing procedure through which employees may report irregularities or breaches of applicable laws or regulations, or of internal procedures. For information regarding the Company's whistleblowing system, please see paragraph 9.5.3 of this Report.
Otherwise, as at the date of this Report, no further corporate governance practices have been applied by the Issuer beyond its obligations under the laws and regulations in force.
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15 CHANGES SINCE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
No changes have been made since the end of the Reporting Year with reference to corporate governance, other than the resignations of Xu Xinyu and Zhang Quan, and the appointment of Tan Ning and Hao Qinggui on February 28, 2025, by co-option by the Board of Directors; and the confirmation by the Shareholders' Meeting on January 21, 2025 of the appointment of Jiang Kui as chairman of the Board of Directors; and the appointment as sustainability reporting auditor of EY, by the Shareholders' Meeting of January 21, 2025.
16 COMMENTS REGARDING THE LETTER DATED DECEMBER 17, 2024 FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
In the course of its meeting of March 14, 2025, the Board of Directors' attention was brought to a letter from the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee that had previously been brought to the attention of the Board of Statutory Auditors, with respect to matters within its purview. The letter had been sent to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors on December 17, 2024.
It provided certain general indications regarding the application of the Corporate Governance Code that had emerged as a result of monitoring activities, and some recommendations regarding the manner in which the Code was applied, in the following areas: (i) the comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided prior to board meetings; (ii) the transparency and effectiveness of the remuneration policy; and (iii) the executive role of the Chairman.
Comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided prior to board meetings
The Board of Directors approved the Rules of the Board of Directors and the Rules of the individual Committees, respectively, on March 20, 2023 and May 18, 2023, (and those of the Strategic Committee on February 19, 2024), and they are available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com in the section Corporate Governance. They provide for deadlines by which documentation must be provided to members of the Board of Directors. More particularly, the Rules of the Board of Directors provided that meetings are called by the Chairman, and documentation provided at least three days prior to the meeting, unless there are specific circumstances that prevent that, while the rules governing the Committees provide that the documentation be made available to the members, through a dedicated technology platform or otherwise, ordinarily at the same time as the notice calling the meeting (that is three business days prior to the meeting), or in urgent circumstances, at least 24 hours prior. In accordance with Recommendation 11 of the Corporate Governance Code, those notice periods were satisfied with respect to all of the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Committees that took place in the course of the Reporting Year. For further information regarding the Rules of the Board of Directors, please see paragraph 4.4.1 of this Report, above.
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Transparency and effectiveness of the remuneration policy.
Further to Recommendation 27 of the Corporate Governance Code, the performance objectives linked to payment of bonuses to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management are objectives related to individual and corporate performance, linked to predetermined, measurable financial metrics of growth. There are no non-financial performance targets and no sustainability targets.
For further information regarding the remuneration of the Chief Executive Office and of the senior management, please see the 2025 Remuneration Policy contained in Section I of the Remuneration Report, available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance.
Executive role of the Chairman
The Chairman of the Issuer's Board of Directors, Jiang Kui (and hitherto, Tan Xuguang, who resigned on August 29, 2024) does not hold the position of a chief executive officer. That position is held by Alberto Galassi.
The recommendations were also brought before the Board of Statutory Auditors, with respect to the matters within its purview.
Milan, March 14, 2025
Ferretti S.p.A.
on behalf of Board of Directors
Alberto Galassi
(Chief Executive Officer)
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TABLES
TABLE 1 — COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS AT THE END OF THE REPORTING YEAR
| Position | Member | Year of birth | Date of first appointment (*) | In office since | In office until | List (in which submitted) (*) | List (M/m) (**) | Executive | Non-executive | Independent per Code | Independent per CLFI | Other appts (***) | Participation rate (***) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Jiang Kui | 1964 | August 29, 2024 | August 29, 2024 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 2 | 3/11 | |||
| Chief Executive Officer | Alberto Galassi | 1964 | October 23, 2013 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 4 | 11/11 | |||
| Executive Director | Xu Xinyu¹ | 1963 | July 6, 2012 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 1 | 11/11 | |||
| Director and Honorary Chairman | Piero Ferrari | 1945 | June 1, 2017 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 4 | 10/11 | |||
| Director | Zhang Quan² | 1963 | February 19, 2024 | February 19, 2024 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 2 | 11/11 | |||
| Director | Zhu Yi | 1976 | February 19, 2024 | February 19, 2024 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | X | X | 0 | 11/11 | |
| Director | Stefano Domenicali | 1965 | December 21, 2021 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | X | X | 2 | 10/11 | |
| Director | Patrick Sun | 1958 | December 21, 2021 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | X | X | 2 | 10/11 | |
| Director | Jiang Lan (Lansi) | 1967 | May 18, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 1 | 11/11 | |||
| Position | Member | Year of birth | Date of first appointment (*) | In office since | In office until | List (in which submitted) (*) | List (M/m) (**) | Executive | Non-executive | Independent per Code | Independent per CLFI | Other appts (***) | Participation rate (***) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chairman | Tan Xuguang | 1961 | July 6, 2012 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | — | — | 0 | 9/11 | |
| Director | Li Xinghao | 1985 | March 6, 2020 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | 0 | 1/11 | |||
| Director | Hua Fengmao | 1968 | December 21, 2021 | May 18, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | N/A | X | X | X | 2 | 1/11 |
Number of meetings held during the Reporting Year: 11
Shareholding required to submit a list for the election of one or more members (pursuant to article 147-bis, CLFI): 2.5%
Notes:
The following systems are in the column, "Position":
- indicates the Director in charge of the internal controls and risk management system.
- indicates the Lead Independent Director.
(*)
Each Director's date of first appointment is the first occasion on which they were ever appointed to the Issuer's Board of Directors.
(**)
This column indicates whether the Director appeared on a list submitted by shareholders or by the Board of Directors.
(***)
This column shows whether the list from which the director was drawn was from a majority group of shareholders (indicated by "M"), or a minority group (indicated by "m").
(***)
This column shows the number of positions the director holds as a director or statutory auditor in other listed, or materially large, companies. The main Report sets forth full details of the positions held.
(***)
This column shows the participation rate by directors in meetings of the Board of Directors (the number of meetings attended, and the total number of meetings they could have attended, e.g., 6/8; 8/8 and so forth).
2 The Director Xu Xinyu resigned with effect from February 28, 2025, and on that date he was replaced by Tan Ning, who was co-opted to the Board of Directors.
3 The Director Zhang Quan resigned with effect from February 28, 2025, and on that date he was replaced by Hao Qinggui, who was co-opted to the Board of Directors.
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TABLE 2 — COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEES, AS AT THE END OF THE REPORTING YEAR
| Board of Directors | Executive Committee | Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee | Remuneration Committee | Nomination Committee | Sustainability Committee | Strategic Committee | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position and classification | Member | P1 | P*1 | P1 | P*1 | P1 | P*1 | P1 | P*1 | P1 | P*1 | P1 | P*1 |
| Chairman of the Board of Directors — non-executive — not independent | Jiang Kui | N/A | N/A | 0/2 | C | 0/1 | C | 0/0 | C | ||||
| Chief Executive Officer — executive — not independent | Alberto Galassi | N/A | N/A | 2/2 | M | 1/1 | M | 0/0 | M | ||||
| Executive Director — executive — not independent | Xu Xinyu | N/A | N/A | 1/2 | M | 1/1 | M | 0/0 | M | ||||
| Director and Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors — non-executive — not independent | Piero Ferrari | N/A | N/A | 2/2 | M | 1/1 | M | 0/0 | M | ||||
| Director — non-executive — not independent | Zhang Quan | N/A | N/A | 0/1 | M | 0/0 | M | ||||||
| Director — non-executive — independent for purposes of CLFI and Corporate Governance Code | Zhu Yi | N/A | N/A | 3/4 | M | 1/2 | M | 1/2 | M | 1/1 | M | ||
| Director — non-executive — independent for purposes of CLFI and Corporate Governance Code | Stefano Domenicali | N/A | N/A | 3/4 | M | 2/2 | C | 1/2 | M | ||||
| Director — non-executive — independent for purposes of CLFI and Corporate Governance Code | Patrick Sun | N/A | N/A | 4/4 | C | 2/2 | M | 2/2 | M | 0/0 | M | ||
| Director — non-executive — not independent | Jiang Lan (Lansi) | N/A | N/A | 3/4 | M | 1/1 | M | ||||||
| Chairman of the Board of Directors — non-executive — not independent | Tan Xuguang | N/A | N/A | 1/2 | C | 0/1 | C | 0/0 | C | ||||
| Director — non-executive — not independent | Li Xinghao | N/A | N/A | 1/4 | M | 0/1 | M | ||||||
| Director — non-executive — independent for purposes of CLFI and Corporate Governance Code | Hua Fengmao | N/A | N/A | 1/4 | M | 1/2 | M | 1/2 | M | 0/1 | M |
MEMBERS OTHER THAN DIRECTORS
| Meetings held during the Reporting Year | N/A | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Notes:
- This column indicates the Directors' participation in the Committees' meetings (the number of meetings in which they participated, and the number of meetings in which they could have participated overall.
** This column indicates the Director's position on the Committee, either as Chairman (C) or as a member (M).
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TABLE 3 — COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS AS AT THE END OF THE REPORTING YEAR
| Position | Member | Year of birth | Date of first appointment (*) | In office since | In office until | List (M/m) (**) | Independent (for purposes of the Corporate Governance Code) | Participation rate at meetings of the Board of Statutory Auditors (**) | Number of other positions (***) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Luigi Capitani | 1965 | July 3, 2012 | June 13, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | x | 10/10 | 12 |
| Statutory Auditor (standing) | Giuseppina Manzo | 1981 | June 13, 2023 | June 13, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | x | 9/10 | 5 |
| Statutory Auditor (standing) | Luca Nicodemi | 1973 | June 13, 2023 | June 13, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | x | 10/10 | 46 |
| Statutory Auditor (alternate) | Tiziana Vallone | 1969 | June 13, 2023 | June 13, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | x | — | 19 |
| Statutory Auditor (alternate) | Federica Marone | 1975 | June 13, 2023 | June 13, 2023 | Shareholders' Meeting to approve 2025 accounts | N/A | x | — | 0 |
STATUTORY AUDITORS WHOSE TERM OF OFFICE ENDED DURING THE REPORTING YEAR
Number of meetings held during the Reporting Year: 10
Shareholding required to submit a list for the election of one or more members (pursuant to article 148, CLFI): 2.5%
Notes:
() Each Statutory Auditor's date of first appointment is the first occasion on which they were ever appointed to the Issuer's Board of Statutory Auditors.
() This column shows whether the list from which the Statutory Auditor was drawn was from a majority group of shareholders (indicated by "M"), or a minority group (indicated by "m").
() This column shows the participation rate in meetings of the Board of Statutory Auditors (the number of meetings attended, and the total number of meetings they could have attended, e.g., 6/8; 8/8 and so forth).
(*) This column shows the number of positions the statutory auditor holds as a director or statutory auditor for the purposes of article 148-bis, CLFI, and the implementing provisions contained in the Issuers' Regulations. The full list of appointments is published by CONSOB online, pursuant to article 144-quinquiesdecies of the Issuers' Regulations.
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The Board is pleased to present to the Shareholders its report together with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Group for the Reporting Period.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
The Company was incorporated in Italy under the laws of Italy as a limited liability company on July 16, 2004 under the name "Loppi S.r.l.". The Company was converted from a limited liability company to a joint stock company and its name was changed to "Ferretti S.p.A." on July 11, 2006. The Company's registered office is located at Via Irma Bandiera 62, 47841 Cattolica (RN), Italy.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Group is principally engaged in the design, construction and marketing of yachts and recreational boats.
BUSINESS REVIEW
A fair business review of the Group is required by Section 388(2) and Schedule 5 to the Companies Ordinance, including a review of the business of the Company, a discussion and analysis of the Group's performance during the Reporting Period, the material factors underlying its economic results and financial position, a description of the risks and uncertainties facing by the Group, and the future development of the business of the Company, is set out in the sections headed "Chairman's Statement", "Management Discussion and Analysis" and "Directors' Report" in this report. Details of material events affecting the Group that have occurred since the end of the Reporting Period are set out in the Management Discussion and Analysis and Note 53 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These discussions form part of this directors' report.
RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS
Profit of the Group for the Reporting Period and the state of affairs of the Company and the Group at that date are set out in the Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 159 to 160.
On June 26, 2024, the Company paid the final dividend of €32,833 thousand in aggregate to the owners of the Company in respect of the financial year ended December 31, 2023.
The Board has recommended the payment of a final dividend of €33,848 thousand (€0.10 per Share) (the "Proposed Final Dividend") (2023: €0.097 per Share) for the Reporting Period.
The Proposed Final Dividend is subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and will be paid to the Shareholders on June 18, 2025. The Proposed Final Dividend shall be made in Euro to the Shareholders, net of Italian withholding tax, where applicable. The current rate of Italian withholding tax applied to applicable dividend payments is 26%. Further details on the Italian withholding tax are included in the Tax Booklet, which is available on the Company's website at www.ferrettigroup.com.
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POLICY ON PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
The Company has adopted a general annual dividend policy of declaring and paying dividends on an annual basis of no less than 30% of our profit attributable to Shareholders for the relevant year, after deduction of mandatory legal reserves (5%). The dividends will be distributed to Shareholders based on a payment proposal by the Board, after taking into consideration of compliance with any applicable financial covenants and, if any, and further financial needs of the Company.
The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of our Directors, and, if necessary, the approval of our Shareholders. The Board will take into account market conditions, its financial condition, results of operations, prospects, cash flow, capital requirements and reserves and potential limitations on the payment of dividends contained in financing agreements to which we are part of and other factors that our Directors consider relevant. Any declaration and payment as well as the amounts of dividends will be subject to the Company's constitutional documents and applicable restrictions under Italian law, including the approval from Shareholders. Our future declarations of dividends may or may not reflect our historical declarations of dividends. In addition, our Directors may reassess our dividend policy in the future.
The Company may distribute dividends by way of cash or by other means that it considers appropriate. According to Italian law, the net profit shown by the Company's financial statements, duly approved, after deducting 5% for the legal reserve, until the latter has reached one-fifth of our Company's share capital, is allocated to Shareholders as dividend or set aside as a reserve, as decided by the ordinary Shareholders' meeting which will resolve upon proposal of the Board.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The AGM will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
CLOSURE OF THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS
To be eligible to attend and vote in the Annual General Meeting
Those with voting rights have a right to attend the AGM. In accordance with law and the By-laws, those who, based on the communication sent to the Company from an intermediary in accordance with applicable legislation and in accordance with the accounting records at the end of the 7th trading day before the date set for the AGM (i.e. Friday, May 2, 2025), have the right to attend and vote at the AGM. Transfers to and from the relevant accounts subsequent to this date do not affect the right to vote at the AGM. The communication of the intermediary must be received by the Company by the end of the third business day before the date fixed for the AGM (i.e. by Thursday, May 8, 2025).
Please refer to the section headed "Guidance for the Annual General Meeting" in the circular of the Company for details of the actions to be taken by Shareholders in this respect.
No book closure will be required for the determination of Shareholders eligible to vote at the AGM.
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To qualify for the payment of the Proposed Final Dividend
No book closure will be required for the determination of Shareholders entitled to the payment of the final dividend. The final dividend will be paid to Shareholders recorded on the Company's registers of members on Monday, June 16, 2025. Please note that the ex-entitlement date will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
SHARE CAPITAL
Details of the share capital of the Company are set out in Note 42 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
A summary of the results as well as the assets and liabilities of the Group for the last five financial years is set out on page 4 of this annual report.
KEY RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Our Group's financial condition, results of operations, and business prospects may be affected by a number of risks and uncertainties directly or indirectly pertaining to our Group's businesses. Please refer to the section headed "Risk Factors" in the Hong Kong Prospectus for details of the risks and uncertainties faced by the Group. The risk factors relating to our business and the industry faced by the Group are set out below:
(i) our business is subject to risks associated with changes in the general macroeconomic, political, social and regulatory conditions in the markets in which we operate;
(ii) our business strategies are subject to uncertainties and risks, which may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects;
(iii) we face risks associated with our supply chain; if we experience any delay or interrupted supply, or if the quality of the supplies does not meet the required standards, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects could be materially and adversely affected;
(iv) we are subject to potential warranty and product liability claims, which could cause material harm to our brand image and reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects; and
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(v) if we suffer substantial interruptions to our production activities to the extent that we are not able to compensate such interruptions by increasing the utilization rates of our remaining production facilities, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
The list above is not exhaustive. There may be other risks and uncertainties in addition to those shown above which are not known to our Group or which may not be material now but could turn out to be material in the future.
DIRECTORS
The Directors as of the date of this directors' report are:
Executive Directors
Mr. Alberto Galassi (Chief Executive Officer)
Mr. Tan Ning (譚寧)
Non-executive Directors
Mr. Jiang Kui (江奎) (Chairman)
Mr. Piero Ferrari (Honorary Chairman)
Ms. Jiang Lan (Lansi) (蔣嵐)
Mr. Hao Qinggui (郝慶貴)
Independent Non-executive Directors
Mr. Stefano Domenicali
Mr. Patrick Sun (辛定華)
Ms. Zhu Yi (朱奕)
BIOGRAPHIES OF THE DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
The biographical details of the Directors and senior management of the Company are set out in the section headed "Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management" in this report.
PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY'S LISTED SECURITIES
Save as disclosed in this report, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries had purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities during the Reporting Period (including sales of any treasury shares).
RESERVES
Details of the movements in the reserves of both the Group and the Company during the Reporting Period are set out in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.
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DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES
As at December 31, 2024, the Company's reserves available for distribution to the Shareholders in accordance with the By-laws amounted to €459.3 million, without including the results for the Reporting Period.
PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
The By-laws do not provide for Shareholders' pre-emptive rights.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX IN ITALY
Capital gains realized from the sale of securities in an Italian company by Shareholders resident in Hong Kong are not subject to taxation in Italy.
SUBSIDIARIES
Details of the major subsidiaries of the Company as at December 31, 2024 are set out in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND PERFORMANCE
The Group is committed to fulfilling social responsibility, promoting employee benefits and development, protecting the environment, giving back to the community and achieving sustainable growth.
For the Group's policies and performance in these aspects during the Reporting Period, please refer to the section headed "Environmental, Social and Governance Report" in this report.
COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS
During the Reporting Period, as far as the Directors are aware, there was no material breach of or non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations by our Group that have a significant impact on the business and operations of our Group. Reference should be made to the section headed "Regulatory Overview" in the Hong Kong Prospectus for details of relevant laws and regulations that regulate the business and operations of the Group.
KEY RELATIONSHIP WITH STAKEHOLDERS
The Group recognizes that various stakeholders including customers, employees, financial institutions, Shareholders, suppliers and other business associates are key to the Group's success.
The Group believes that it is vital to attract, recruit and retain quality employees. Thus, our Group provides competitive remuneration package and regular training to attract and motivate the employees. During the Reporting Period, the Group did not experience any significant labor disputes or any difficulty in recruiting staff for its operations.
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Our Group also understands that it is important to maintain good relationship with customers, financial institutions, Shareholders and suppliers to achieve its long-term goals. Accordingly, our senior management have kept good communication, promptly exchanged ideas and shared business update with them when appropriate. During the Reporting Period, there was no material dispute between our Group and its customers, financial institutions, Shareholders and suppliers.
GOING CONCERN
Based on the current financial position and the available financing facilities, the Group has sufficient financial resources for ongoing operation in the foreseeable future. As such, the financial statements in this report were prepared on a "going concern" basis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Particulars of the Company's corporate governance practices are set out in the Corporate Governance Report on pages 30 to 132 of this annual report.
SUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC FLOAT
According to the information disclosed publicly and as far as the Directors are aware, upon the Hong Kong Listing and up to the date of this annual report, the Company maintained the amount of public float as required under the Listing Rules.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
During the Reporting Period, the charitable donations made by the Group amounted to €147 thousand (2023: €1,176 thousand).
REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
The Directors and senior management of the Company receive remuneration from the Group in the form of salaries, contributions to pension schemes, discretionary bonuses and other allowances and other benefits in kind. The emoluments of the Directors and senior management of the Company are determined by the Remuneration Committee with reference to their relevant qualifications, experience, competence and the prevailing market conditions. The aggregate amount of remuneration (including fees, salaries, contributions to pension schemes, discretionary bonuses and other allowances and other benefits in kind) paid to the Directors for the Reporting Period is set out in Note 49 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For the year ended December 31, 2024, Mr. Jiang Kui waived the fees and compensation to which he was entitled for his role.
The aggregate amount of remuneration (including fees, salaries, contributions to pension schemes, discretionary bonuses and other allowances and other benefits in kind) paid to our Group's five highest paid individuals, including the Directors, for the Reporting Period is set out in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Save for Mr. Jiang Kui, none of the Directors waived or agreed to waive any remuneration and no payment was made to the Directors or the five highest paid individuals as an inducement to join or upon joining us or as a compensation for loss of office in respect of the Reporting Period.
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REMUNERATION OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT BY BAND
The remuneration of the members of the senior management by band for the Reporting Period is set out below:
| Annual remuneration by band | Number of members of senior management |
|---|---|
| Over €2,000,000 | 1 |
| €300,001–€900,000 | 4 |
| 0–€300,000 | 3 |
DIRECTORS' SERVICE CONTRACTS AND LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT
Save for Mr. Jiang Kui, Mr. Tan Ning, Mr. Hao Qinggui and Ms. Zhu Yi, each of the Directors has been appointed for a term of three years (subject to termination in certain circumstances as stipulated in the relevant letters of appointment) from May 18, 2023 and will remain in force until the Company's annual general meeting called to approve its financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. The appointments are subject to the provisions of the By-laws with regard to vacation of office of Directors and removal and re-election of Directors.
Mr. Jiang Kui was appointed as a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors, with effect from August 29, 2024 and his appointment was confirmed at the Shareholders' meeting on January 21, 2025. His appointment will remain in force until the Company's annual general meeting called to approve its financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2025.
Ms. Zhu Yi was appointed as an independent non-executive Director, with effect from February 19, 2024 and her appointment was confirmed at the Shareholders' meeting on April 22, 2024. Her appointment will remain in force until the Company's annual general meeting called to approve its financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2025.
Mr. Tan Ning and Mr. Hao Qinggui were appointed as an executive Director and a non-executive Director of the Company, respectively, with effect from February 28, 2025 for an initial term until the next available Shareholders' meeting of the Company, which is the annual general meeting called to approve its financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. Their appointments are subject to re-election by the Shareholders at such annual general meeting.
None of the Directors has a service contract with any member of our Group which is not determinable by the Group within one year without payment of compensation (other than statutory compensation).
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DIRECTORS' INTERESTS IN TRANSACTIONS, ARRANGEMENT AND CONTRACT OF SIGNIFICANCE
Save as disclosed in this annual report, no Director or an entity connected with a Director was materially interested, either directly or indirectly, in any transaction, arrangement or contract which is significant in relation to the business of the Group to which the Company, or any of its subsidiaries or fellow subsidiaries was a party subsisting during the Reporting Period and up to the date of this report.
CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS' INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS OF SIGNIFICANCE
No contracts of significance were entered into between the Company or any of its subsidiaries and any Controlling Shareholders or any of its subsidiaries or any contracts of significance for the provision of services to the Company or any of its subsidiaries by any Controlling Shareholders or any of its subsidiaries.
DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN SHARES, UNDERLYING SHARES AND DEBENTURES
As far as the Company is aware, as at December 31, 2024, the interests and/or short positions of the Directors and chief executive of the Company in the shares, underlying shares and debentures of the Company and its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which were required to be notified to our Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which they are taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO) or which were required, pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein, or which were required, pursuant to the Model Code, to be notified to our Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange were as follows:
| Name of Director | Capacity/Nature of Interest | Number of Shares(2) | Approximate Percentage of Shareholding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Piero Ferrari | Interest in a controlled corporation(1) | 15,441,768 (L) | 4.56% (L) |
Notes:
(1) KHEOPE SA directly holds 15,441,768 Shares. KHEOPE SA is wholly-owned by Mr. Piero Ferrari. Mr. Piero Ferrari is deemed to be interested in the Shares held by KHEOPE SA for the purpose of Part XV of the SFO.
(2) The letter "L" denotes a long position or voting rights connected to the Shares.
Save as disclosed above, as at December 31, 2024, none of the Directors and chief executive of the Company had any interest or short position in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or its associated corporations (as defined in Part XV of SFO) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of SFO (including interests and short positions which were taken or deemed to have under such provisions of SFO), or which were required, pursuant to section 352 of SFO, to be entered into the register stated herein, or which were required to be notified to the Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange pursuant to Model Code.
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SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN THE SHARES AND UNDERLYING SHARES
So far as the Directors are aware, as at December 31, 2024, the following persons have an interest or a short position in the Shares and the underlying Shares which would fall to be disclosed to the Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or be, directly or indirectly, interested in 5% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of the Company or which were required to be entered in the register kept by the Company under Section 336 of the SFO:
| Name of Shareholders | Capacity/Nature of Interest | Number of Shares(1) | Approximate Percentage of Shareholding |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIG | Interest in a controlled corporation(2) | 127,070,120 (L) | 37.54% (L) |
| Weichai Group | Interest in a controlled corporation(2) | 127,070,120 (L) | 37.54% (L) |
| Weichai Holding (HK) | Interest in a controlled corporation(2) | 127,070,120 (L) | 37.54% (L) |
| FIH | Beneficial owner | 127,070,120 (L) | 37.54% (L) |
| Valea Foundation | Interest in a controlled corporation(3) | 44,200,211 (L) | 13.06% (L) |
| Komarek Karel | Interest in a controlled corporation(3) | 44,200,211 (L) | 13.06% (L) |
Notes:
(1) (L) — Long Position.
(2) FIH directly holds 127,070,120 Shares arising from the over-allotment option granted to the stabilization manager of the Italian Listing. FIH is wholly owned by Weichai Holding (HK). Weichai Holding (HK) is wholly owned by Weichai Group, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SHIG. SHIG is owned by Shandong SASAC, Shandong Guohui Investment Co., Ltd. (a company wholly owned by Shandong SASAC) and the Shandong Provincial Council for Social Security Fund as to 70%, 20% and 10%, respectively. Each of Weichai Holding (HK), Weichai Group and SHIG is deemed to be interested in the Shares directly held by FIH for the purpose of Part XV of the SFO. From its incorporation in June 2009 to July 2016, SHIG was wholly owned by Shandong SASAC. In July 2016, Shandong SASAC transferred 30% share capital of SHIG to the Shandong Provincial Council for Social Security Fund at nil consideration. In May 2018, the Shandong Provincial Council for Social Security Fund transferred 20% share capital of SHIG to Shandong Guohui Investment Co., Ltd. at nil consideration.
(3) Flipnation Limited holds 44,200,211 Shares. Flipnation Limited is wholly owned by Valea Group AG, which is in turn wholly owned by Valea Foundation. Komarek Karel is the founder/sole beneficiary of the Valea Foundation, which is a foundation under Liechtenstein law and no individual owns shares.
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Save as disclosed herein, the Directors are not aware of any person who, as at December 31, 2024, has an interest or a short position in the Shares or underlying Shares which would fall to be disclosed to our Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or be, directly or indirectly, interested in 5% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of the Company or which were required to be entered in the register kept by the Company under Section 336 of the SFO.
TERMINATION OF SHARE OPTION SCHEME
The Company adopted a generic Share Option Scheme on May 25, 2022 for the purpose of attracting and retaining the best quality personnel for the development of the Group's businesses, to provide additional incentives to the scheme participants and to promote the long-term financial success of the Group by aligning the interests of holders of the share options to Shareholders.
On May 18, 2023, the Company's Shareholders' Meeting approved a resolution to revoke the Share Option Scheme, effective as of the First Trading Day on Euronext Milan. As a result, the Share Option Scheme has been terminated on June 27, 2023, being the First Trading Day on Euronext Milan.
DIRECTORS' RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE SHARES OR DEBENTURES
Save as disclosed in this annual report, at no time during the Reporting Period was the Company or any of its subsidiaries, a party to any arrangement that would enable the Directors to acquire benefits by means of acquisition of shares in, or debentures of, the Company or any other body corporate, and none of the Directors or any of their spouse or children under the age of 18 had any right to subscribe for the equity or debt securities of the Company or any other body corporate or had exercised any such right.
DIRECTORS' INTEREST IN COMPETING BUSINESS
None of the Directors or any of their respective associates had any interest in a business which competed or was likely to compete, either directly or indirectly, with the business of the Group during the Reporting Period.
NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT
The Company entered into a non-competition agreement (the "Non-competition Agreement") with the Controlling Shareholders so as to better safeguard the Group from any potential competition from the Controlling Shareholders and to formalize the principles for the management of potential conflicts of interest with them. Details of the Non-competition Agreement are set out in the section headed "Relationship with Controlling Shareholders — Non-competition Agreement and Undertakings" in the Hong Kong Prospectus. Throughout the Reporting Period and up to the date of this annual report, the Controlling Shareholders have been in compliance with the Non-competition Agreement.
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MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
No contract, other than Directors' service contracts and letters of appointment, concerning the management and administration of the whole or any substantial part of the Company's business was entered into, or was effective, during the Reporting Period.
CHANGE IN DIRECTORS' INFORMATION
The change in directors' information as required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51B(1) of the Listing Rules since the publication of the Company's 2024 interim report is set out below:
- Mr. Tan Xuguang ceased to be a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from August 29, 2024.
- Mr. Jiang Kui was appointed as a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from August 29, 2024.
- Mr. Tan Ning was appointed as an executive Director and a member of each of the Remuneration Committee, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Strategic Committee with effect from February 28, 2025.
- Mr. Hao Qinggui was appointed as a non-executive Director and a member of each of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Strategic Committee with effect from February 28, 2025.
- Mr. Xu Xinyu resigned as an executive Director and a member of each of the Remuneration Committee, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Strategic Committee with effect from February 28, 2025.
- Mr. Zhang Quan resigned as a non-executive Director and a member of each of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Strategic Committee with effect from February 28, 2025.
Save as disclosed above and expressly indicated in this annual report, since the publication of the Company's 2024 interim report, there is no other information required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51B(1) of the Listing Rules.
PERMITTED INDEMNITY
There is no permitted indemnity provision in any contract entered into by the Company for the benefit of the Directors that is or was in force during the Reporting Period and until the date when this directors' report is approved by the Board, which is required to be disclosed under section 470 of the Companies Ordinance.
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DEBENTURE ISSUED
The Group has not issued any debentures during the Reporting Period.
EQUITY-LINKED AGREEMENTS
No equity-linked agreements were entered into by the Group, or existed during the Reporting Period.
BORROWINGS
Details of the borrowings of the Group for the Reporting Period are set out in Note 35 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Details of movements in the property, plant and equipment of the Group during the Reporting Period are set out in Note 31 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
None of the Company's properties are held for development and/or sale or for investment purposes during the Reporting Period.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS
The percentage of sales or purchases attributable to the Group's five largest customers or suppliers during the Reporting Period is less than 30% of the total sales or purchases and the Directors do not consider any single customer or supplier to have a significant influence on the Group.
None of the Directors or any of their close associates or any Shareholder (which to the best knowledge of the Directors owned more than 5% of the Company's issued share capital) had any interest in any of the Group's five largest suppliers or customers during the Reporting Period.
CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The related party transactions of the Group during the Reporting Period are set out in Note 48 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. None of them constitutes a non-exempt connected transaction or continuing connected transaction which should be disclosed pursuant to the Listing Rules. During the Reporting Period, the Group has not entered into any non-exempt connected transaction or continuing connected transaction which should be disclosed pursuant to Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.
USE OF NET PROCEEDS FROM THE HONG KONG LISTING
The Group received net proceeds (after deduction of underwriting commissions and related costs and expenses) from the Hong Kong Listing and the exercise of over-allotment option of approximately HKD1,862.9 million. There has been no change in the intended use of net proceeds as previously disclosed in the Hong Kong Prospectus.
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Since the Listing Date and up to December 31, 2024, the Group has been gradually utilizing the net proceeds from the Hong Kong Listing according to the manner and proportions disclosed in the Hong Kong Prospectus. For details, please refer to the table below:
| Net amount available upon Hong Kong Listing (HKD million) | Net amount utilized as of December 31, 2024 (HKD million)* | Unutilized net amount as of December 31, 2024 (HKD million) | Expected timeline of the utilization of the unutilized net amounts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion of the Group's product portfolio and further boosting our end-to-end operational excellence | 1,266.7 | 1,792.6 | (525.9) | — |
| — Consolidating the Group's leadership positioning in the luxury yacht industry and increasing the Group's market share and coverage | 428.5 | 920.8 | (492.3) | — |
| — Development of new flagship models of super yachts under Riva, Wally, Pershing, and Custom Line brands | 465.8 | 265.9 | 199.8 | — |
| — Vertical integration of strategic and high value-adding production activities to ensure the uncompromised excellence in the luxurious design, performance, quality and reliability of the Group's yachts | 372.6 | 605.9 | (233.4) | — |
| Enhancing the Group's unique portfolio of ancillary services and expanding the Group's offering in the most promising verticals such as yacht brokerage, chartering and management services and after-sales and refitting services | 447.1 | — | 447.1 | — |
| — Growing the Group's yacht brokerage, chartering and management services | 130.4 | — | 130.4 | — |
| — Expanding the Group's after-sales and refitting service offering and market presence | 316.7 | — | 316.7 | — |
| Further development of the Group's brand extension activities and other general corporate matters | 149.0 | 8.3 | 140.7 | — |
| Total | 1,862.9 | 1,800.9 | 62.0 | March 31, 2025 |
- using EURO/HKD exchange rate as at December 31, 2024
The unutilized net proceeds of the Hong Kong Global Offering have been deposited into interest-bearing accounts with licensed banks and financial institutions shall be utilized according to the plans described in the Hong Kong Prospectus.
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EXTERNAL AUDITOR
At the annual general meeting of the Company on May 18, 2023, it was resolved that EY S.p.A. be appointed as an independent auditor of the Company upon the expiration of its current term of office.
Upon completion and in connection with the Italian Listing, as the Company will be qualified as a “Public Interest Entity” pursuant to Article 16 of Legislative Decree No. 39/2010 as amended and as supplemented, the Company is required to appoint its independent auditor for a term of nine financial years.
The Board acknowledged the reasoned proposal of the Board of Statutory Auditors and the re-appointment of the Company’s existing independent auditor, EY S.p.A., for a term of nine financial years was considered and approved by the Shareholders at the annual general meeting on May 18, 2023. The term of such appointment shall expire on the date of the Shareholders’ general meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2031.
For the Reporting Period, the remuneration paid or payable to EY S.p.A and EY Advisory S.p.A. in respect of audit and non-audit services provided is set out below:
| Service Category | Fees Paid/Payable (EUR'000) |
|---|---|
| Audit related services | 461 |
| Non-audit related services | 480 |
| Total | 941 |
The audit and audit-related services conducted by the External Auditor mainly comprised statutory audits and reviews for the Group and certain of its subsidiaries. The non-audit services conducted by the External Auditor mainly included financial and technical due diligence services.
There was no disagreement between the Board and the Audit Committee on the selection and appointment of the external auditors up to the date of this report.
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The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has granted to the Company a waiver from strict compliance with Rule 13.88 of the Listing Rules, which requires the appointment of an auditor at each annual general meeting to hold office until the next annual general meeting. Therefore, the Company's auditor is appointed and its remuneration is determined every nine years at the Shareholders' general meeting of the Company under the applicable Italian laws.
TAX RELIEF
Details in relation to the Italian tax framework and relief from taxation are set out in the Tax Booklet. Nonetheless, intending holders and investors of the Shares are recommended to consult their professional advisers if they are in any doubt as to the taxation implications (including tax relief) of subscribing for, purchasing, holding, disposing of or dealing in the Shares. It is emphasized that none of the Company or its Directors or officers will accept any responsibility for any tax effect on, or liabilities of, holders of Shares in the Company resulting from their subscription for, purchase, holding, disposal of or dealing in such Shares.
By order of the Board
Mr. Jiang Kui
Chairman
March 14, 2025
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management
BIOGRAPHIES
Biographies of each member of the Board and senior management are set out below:
Chairman of the Board and Non-executive Director
Mr. Jiang Kui: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Jiang Kui" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Executive Directors
Mr. Alberto Galassi: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Alberto Galassi" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Mr. Tan Ning: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Tan Ning" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Non-executive Directors
Mr. Piero Ferrari: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Piero Ferrari" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Ms. Jiang Lan (Lansi): See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Jiang Lan (Lansi)" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Mr. Hao Qinggui: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Hao Qinggui" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Independent non-executive Directors
Mr. Stefano Domenicali: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Stefano Domenicali" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Mr. Patrick Sun: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Patrick Sun" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Ms. Zhu Yi: See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Zhu Yi" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
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Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management
Secretary Of The Board
Mr. Hao Qinggui, See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Hao Qinggui" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Senior Management
Mr. Alberto Galassi. See section headed "4 Board of Directors — 4.3 Composition — 4.3.1 Members of the Board of Directors — Alberto Galassi" in the Corporate Governance Report for details.
Mr. Marco Zammarchi, aged 60, obtained a degree in Economics and Banking at School of Economics and Management "Richard M. Goodwin" from the University of Siena in 1994 in Siena, Italy. He joined our Group as the chief restructuring officer of C.R.N. S.p.A. on November 5, 2014 and was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of our Company on October 3, 2016. Mr. Zammarchi is mainly responsible for the management of financial matters and strategic development of our Group. Mr. Zammarchi also serves as a board member of a number of our subsidiaries.
Mr. Zammarchi has over 26 years of experience in financial controlling and was the financial controller/director in various manufacturing companies including Johnson Control Plastics S.p.A., Schmalbach Lubeca Italia S.r.l., Romaco S.p.A. and TI Group Automotive Systems S.p.A. between June 1995 and December 2001. Prior to joining our Group, he worked with Piaggio Aerospace for 12 years from January 2002 and was the chief financial officer of Piaggio Aerospace and director of Piaggio America Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Piaggio Aerospace) between February 2008 and October 2014.
Mr. Matteo Cecada, aged 53, obtained a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Pisa (Italy) in May 1998. He joined our Group as the Chief Operations & Technical Officer on August 1, 2014. Mr. Cecada is responsible for all operations of serial and semi-customs composite products, the production sites (shipyards), the purchase office, the program management, the engineering and the infrastructure management. He is also the employer for the company (Datore di Lavoro) according to Italian Law on Health and Safety. Mr. Cecada also serves as director in one of our subsidiaries, Zago S.p.A.
Mr. Cecada has over 20 years of experience in production management. Prior to joining our Group, Mr. Cecada worked in AgustaWestland S.p.A. (now known as Leonardo Helicopter, a subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A.) which is one of the most important players in the helicopter industry between September 2011 and July 2014, where he held various positions including the head of Production in Vergiate plant from September 2011 and subsequently the person-in-charge of Vergiate and Tessera F.A.L from December 2012.
Before that, he worked in Piaggio Aerospace since May 2000, where he covered a number of management roles including flight line testing expert, production manager at the Genova Sestri Ponente plant, and was promoted as the director of Genova Sestri Ponente plant in January 2009.
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Mr. Giuliano Felten, aged 63, obtained a legal information and technology certificate in 1981 and a degree in international law at the Catholic University of the Holy Hart in Italy in May 1987. He was admitted to the Italian Association of Company Lawyers in May 1987. He was appointed as the FSD Director of our Company on November 1, 2019. Mr. Felten is responsible for the management and operation of the FSD of our Group and serves as the managing director in one of our subsidiary, Ferretti Group (Monaco) S.A.M.
Mr. Felten has over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining our Group, he worked in Agusta S.p.A. — an Italian state-owned worldwide leader in the helicopter design and manufacturing industry — where he successively served as an international contract manager and program manager from May 1987 until December 1991.
In January 1992, he joined Costa Masnaga S.p.A., a family owned rolling-stock manufacturer, as a sales manager and successively held higher positions, including the commercial director and commercial & procurement director of the company. He left Costa Masnaga S.p.A. as general manager in April 2002 when he joined Paggio Aerospace as chief commercial officer where he further served as the deputy general manager of the company since January 2006.
Mr. Felten has served as a member of the board of Pratt & Whitney Canada Turbo Engine Corp. since April 2006, and as the president and chief executive director of Piaggio America Inc. since March 2013.
He served as a lecturer at the International Law Institute of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart from May 1987 to December 1988.
Mr. Enrico Sgarbi, aged 49, obtained a degree in Law from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in March 2003 in Italy. He joined our Group as the Director of Communications of our Company on February 2, 2015 and is responsible for strengthening our brands in the global luxury yacht market.
Prior to joining our Group, from September 2005 to January 2015, Mr. Sgarbi was the head of communications for Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A., responsible for researching, designing and managing external communication and public relations. He spent over 10 years successfully growing the global presence and position of the company in the business aviation sector and in the security and defense market to make Piaggio Aerospace a pinnacle brand in their market segments.
Mr. Andrea Brasini, aged 50, obtained a bachelor's degree in Political Sciences Alma Mater Studiorum University in Bologna (Sub. Forlì) in March 2001 in Italy. He joined our Group as the Chief Human Resources & Organization Officer of our Company on January 7, 2020 and is responsible for the human resources and organization management of our Group. Mr. Brasini has over 20 years of experience in human resources management. Prior to joining our Company, from April 2000 to August 2004 in construction company Bentini S.p.A., he started as a human resources generalist and was promoted to human resources manager. From September 2004 to January 2008, he served as a human resources director in IRCE S.p.A., where he was responsible for human resources management, and from February 2008 to August 2009, he worked in Ferrari S.p.A. as a human resources manager of the industrial and quality areas. From September 2009 to January 2012, he worked in Fincantieri S.p.A., where he started as a human resources manager and then was promoted as the director of the group.
From February 2012 to December 2019, he served as the chief human resources and organization officer in Furla S.p.A.
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Biographical Details of Directors and Senior Management
Mr. Brasini held an officer position in the Italian Army for the period from January 1994 to April 1995.
Mr. Cristiano Bozzini, aged 53, obtained a doctoral degree in Economics in University of Genova in July 1997 in Italy and for one year he served his country with conscript military service. He was appointed as the Corporate Finance Director of the Company on January 1, 2017. Mr. Bozzini is responsible for treasury, tax, administration, M&A and special projects and supervising the legal department. Mr. Bozzini worked as the chief financial officer in C.R.N. S.p.A. from July 2015 to December 2016. He currently serves as the executive director in several subsidiaries of our Company with delegation to finance activities.
Before joining our Group in July 2015, Mr. Bozzini worked as a finance director in Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. with responsibility for administration, tax, finance and M&A from October 2005 to June 2015. He worked between September 1998 and September 2005 in one of the big five audit firms, "Deloitte" Italy, as a senior manager in charge of the audit activities of industrial customers of medium-large enterprises of the Genova office.
Ms. Margherita Sacerdoti, aged 41, obtained a bachelor degree in History and a master degree in International Relations from University of Milan in Italy in February 2006 and April 2008, respectively. She joined our Group as the Investor Relations, Compliance & Sustainability Manager of our Company on September 30, 2019 and is responsible for engagement with private and public investors, preparation of the annual sustainability report and support to management in addressing ESG strategy and actions, and advising on privacy policy and 231 Model of our Group.
Ms. Sacerdoti has extensive experience in investor relationship, communications and ESG management in listed companies. Prior to joining our Group, she served as an investor relations, sustainability and corporate communications officer in DiaSorin S.p.A., a biotechnology and life science company listed on Borsa Italiana (Euronext) FTSE MIB (stock ticker: DIA) between October 2012 and October 2015, where she was responsible for investor relations management and communication and ESG matter management and served as the investor relations officer in Maire Tecnimont S.p.A., an oil and gas and green chemistry company listed on the Borsa Italiana (Euronext) (stock ticker: MT) between October 2015 and September 2019, where she was responsible for investor relations management and financial market analysis.
She also has experience in international organizations. She worked as an assistant to the head of departments of United Nations headquarters in New York and the European Union (European Parliament) in Brussels, where she was responsible for international conference support and document drafting for the UN General Assembly and for the External Relation Committee of the EU Parliament, as well as in various European policy and sustainability think tanks including The Transatlantic Institute (Brussels) and the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya (Tel Aviv) as research fellow to work on research projects.
She has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Italian Investor Relations Association, the official national association for all listed companies and investor relations professionals in Italy, since July 2020.
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Mr. Alessandro Tirelli, aged 53, obtained a bachelor's degree in construction engineering in 1999 and a master in business administration at Milan University in 2004. He was appointed as the Chief Sales Officer Serial Business of the Company on October 29, 2024. Mr. Tirelli is responsible for the development and execution of the Ferretti's Brands sales strategy. He is responsible for Global After Sales-Service & Spare Parts area and Sales Contract function.
Between 2006 and 2024, Mr. Tirelli covered several management roles including, Ferretti Group Asia Pacific Sales Director from 2012 to 2019, during which he was responsible for the Asia Pacific start up and, Sales & Marketing Director — Serial Business from 2019 to 2024. He was responsible for selecting and coordinating the dealer network.
Mr. Tirelli has over 20 years of experience in Sales & Marketing. Prior to joining our Company, he worked as Marketing Project Manager in mechanical and automotive company Tenaris Dalmine from 2004 to 2006.
Mr. Giordano Pellacani, aged 45, obtained a degree in Marine Engineering from University of Genova in February 2007. He was appointed as the Chief Sales Officer Custom Business of the Company on October 29, 2024. Mr. Pellacani is responsible for direction, leadership and management of sales for the SY Division. The Heads of Sales Custom line and CRN report to him.
Between September 2014 and October 2024, Mr. Pellacani worked as the Riva Head of Sales and from January 2019 he had covered role Sales Director Custom Business.
Mr. Pellacani has almost 20 years of experience in Sales & Marketing. Prior to joining our Company, he started as a Middle and Far East Manager in Azimut-Benetti, a company in the yacht industry in January 2009, and was promoted to General Manager for Benetti Asia Ltd — Hong Kong before he left the company at May 2014.
Mr. Massimiliano Amato, aged 57, obtained the High school qualification in Construction Engineer and the High school qualification in Captain of Commercial Ship in June 1986 and in June 2004, respectively. He joined our Group as the Chief Quality Officer of the Company on April 23, 2024. Mr. Amato is responsible for the quality assurance of all brands, the Global technical Support and Customer care & Warranty.
Mr. Amato has over 20 years of experience in After-Sales, Service and Quality. Before joining our Company, he worked in Azimut-Benetti which is in the important nautical industry. From January 2002 to April 2024, he covered several management roles including, Quality-in-Service Manager, After Sales Manager and Chief Quality & Service Officer.
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Independent Auditor's Report

To the Shareholders of Ferretti S.p.A.
REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Ferretti S.p.A. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") set out on pages 159 to 265, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2024, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated comprehensive income statement, the consolidated cash flow statement and the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended, and the notes to the consolidated financial statements, including relevant information on the accounting standards applied.
In our opinion the accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2024, and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants' Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code.
We believe the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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Independent Auditor's Report
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements.
The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Key Audit Matter
Audit Response
Recognition of revenues for the construction of boats
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group reports significant amount of revenue for the construction of boats, whose obligations are fulfilled over time. These net revenues are recognized on a percentage of completion basis.
The processes and methodologies for measuring such revenue are based on complex calculation algorithms and assumptions that for their nature require judgement on regards the estimate of costs planned at the budgeting stage, relating to contracts. More specifically, application of the cost-to-cost method requires the prior estimate of costs throughout the life of individual projects and their updating at each reporting date.
Because of the mentioned complexity that characterizes this measurement, we identified this area as a key audit matter.
Relevant disclosures are included in note 4 and note 7 to the financial statements.
Our audit procedures in response to the key audit matter concerned, among the others:
- the understanding and evaluation of the methodologies used by management;
- the test of the process for the determination of the percentage of completion basis;
- the understanding and evaluation of the estimation methodology used by the management through inquiries with the management;
- the assessment of the reasonableness of the criteria used by the management for the determination of cost-to-cost method applied;
- the assessment of the reasonableness of the significant assumption related to estimated costs to complete the individual projects;
- the verification of the arithmetic correctness of the calculations performed by the management.
Lastly, we have reviewed the disclosure provided in the notes to the financial statement regarding this key audit matter.
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Independent Auditor's Report
Key Audit Matter
Audit Response
Recoverability of intangible asset with an indefinite useful life
As of December 31, 2024, the Group reports intangible assets of Euro 280 million, mostly for trademarks that have an indefinite useful life (Euro 245 million) and goodwill (Euro 8.9 million). These intangible assets have been allocated to Group's Cash Generating Units ("CGUs"), corresponding to individual Group's trademarks.
The processes and methodologies for assessing and determining the recoverable amount of each CGU, in terms of value in use, are based on assumptions sometimes complex, that due to their nature require judgement, particularly with reference to the forecasted future cash flows of each CGU, the determination of the normalized cash flows used for the terminal value estimate and the determination of long-term growth and discount rates applied to the forecasted future cash flows.
Because of the judgment required and the complexity of assumptions used to estimate the recoverable amount of the Trademarks, we identified this area as a key audit matter.
Relevant disclosures are included in note 4 and note 32 to the financial statements.
Our audit procedures in response to the key audit matter concerned, among others:
- assessment of the impairment process of intangible assets;
- testing the CGUs identification process and the allocation of assets and liabilities to the CGUs;
- an examination of the forecasted future cash flows for each CGU as well as the verification of the consistency of future cash flows related to each CGU with the business plans 2023–2027 and budget 2025 approved by the Company's board of directors respectively on March 8, 2023 and February 28, 2025;
- assessment of quality of forecasts taking into consideration the historical accuracy of the previous forecast;
- assessment of reasonableness of the long-term growth rates and discount rates.
Our procedures were performed with the support of our experts in valuation techniques, who performed an independent recalculation of the recoverable amount of the CGUs and sensitivity analysis of the key assumptions that could have a significant effect on the estimate of the recoverable value.
Lastly, we have reviewed the disclosure provided in the notes to the financial statement regarding this key audit matter.
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Independent Auditor's Report
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report 2024 but does not include the consolidated financial statements and our auditor's report thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Directors and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
The Directors are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, and for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
The Directors are responsible for assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and, when preparing the consolidated financial statements, for the appropriateness of the going concern assumption, and for appropriate disclosure thereof. The Directors prepare the consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis unless they either intend to liquidate the parent Ferretti S.p.A. or to cease operations or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those Charged with Governance are responsible, for overseeing the Group's financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Our report is made solely to you, as a body, and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
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Independent Auditor's Report
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we have exercised professional judgment and maintained professional skepticism throughout the audit. In addition:
- we have identified and assessed the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, designed and performed audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtained audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control;
- we have obtained an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group's internal control;
- we have evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors;
- we have concluded on the appropriateness of Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to consider this matter in forming our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern;
- we have evaluated the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation;
- we have obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with Those Charged with Governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide Those Charged with Governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
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Independent Auditor's Report
From the matters communicated with Those Charged with Governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
EY S.p.A.
Gianluca Focaccia
Recognised PIE Auditor
Bologna
March 14, 2025
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Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended December 31, 2024
| (in thousands Euro) | Notes | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,301,623 | 1,196,352 | |
| Commissions and other costs related to revenue | (61,276) | (61,868) | |
| NET REVENUE | 7 | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 |
| Change in inventories of work-in-process, semi-finished and finished goods | 8 | 108,286 | 118,753 |
| Cost capitalized | 9 | 34,604 | 32,781 |
| Other income | 10 | 30,923 | 22,223 |
| Raw materials and consumables used | 11 | (639,492) | (615,523) |
| Contractors costs | 12 | (254,153) | (209,426) |
| Costs for trade shows, events and advertising | 13 | (24,856) | (23,529) |
| Other service costs | 14 | (119,415) | (117,917) |
| Rentals and leases | 15 | (12,269) | (9,755) |
| Personnel costs | 16 | (144,944) | (130,727) |
| Other operating expenses | 17 | (12,763) | (7,961) |
| Provisions and impairment | 18 | (16,377) | (30,747) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 19 | (66,451) | (63,167) |
| Financial income | 20 | 6,013 | 8,652 |
| Financial expenses | 21 | (3,321) | (4,139) |
| Foreign exchange gains | 22 | 244 | 19 |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAX | 126,377 | 104,022 | |
| Income tax | 23 | (38,217) | (20,519) |
| PROFIT FOR THE YEAR | 88,160 | 83,503 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the Company | 87,918 | 83,048 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 242 | 456 | |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY | |||
| Basic and diluted (€) | 44 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement
For the year ended December 31, 2024
| (in thousands Euro) | Notes | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFIT FOR THE YEAR | 88,160 | 83,503 | |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: | |||
| Actuarial gain/(loss) on defined benefits plan | 40 | 658 | 165 |
| Income tax effect | 34 | (158) | (40) |
| 500 | 125 | ||
| Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: | |||
| Gains/(losses) from the translation of foreign operations | 2,730 | (2,437) | |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | 3,230 | (2,312) | |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR | 91,390 | 81,191 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholders of the Company | 91,148 | 80,737 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 242 | 456 |
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2024
| (in thousands Euro) | Notes | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 24 | 155,744 | 314,109 |
| Trade and other receivables | 25 | 74,574 | 70,271 |
| Contract assets | 26 | 196,719 | 166,846 |
| Inventories | 27 | 443,594 | 337,732 |
| Advances on inventories | 28 | 38,160 | 37,266 |
| Other current assets | 29 | 603 | 820 |
| Income tax recoverable | 30 | 2,929 | 3,203 |
| 912,322 | 930,247 | ||
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Property, plant and equipment | 31 | 460,860 | 382,346 |
| Intangible assets | 32 | 280,449 | 276,652 |
| Other non-current assets | 33 | 7,814 | 6,077 |
| Deferred tax assets | 34 | — | 6,926 |
| 749,122 | 672,002 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,661,444 | 1,602,248 |
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2024
| (in thousands Euro) | Notes | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Minority Shareholders' loan | 35 | 500 | 1,000 |
| Bank and other borrowings | 35 | 10,534 | 11,253 |
| Provisions | 36 | 59,187 | 62,809 |
| Trade and other payables | 37 | 477,751 | 443,585 |
| Contract liabilities | 38 | 151,809 | 195,091 |
| Income tax payable | 39 | 1,932 | 6,299 |
| 701,713 | 720,037 | ||
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Bank and other borrowings | 35 | 21,934 | 21,616 |
| Provisions | 36 | 11,863 | 12,535 |
| Non-current employee benefits | 40 | 7,100 | 7,444 |
| Trade and other payables | 37 | 1,396 | 936 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 34 | 19,202 | — |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 61,495 | 42,532 | |
| SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES | |||
| Share capital | 41 | 763,208 | 762,569 |
| Reserves | 42 | 338,483 | 338,483 |
| 558,672 | 500,357 | ||
| Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company | 897,155 | 838,840 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 43 | 1,081 | 840 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 898,236 | 839,680 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 1,661,444 | 1,602,248 |
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended December 31, 2024
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Profit before tax | 126,377 | 104,022 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 66,451 | 63,167 |
| Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (6,355) | (78) |
| Provisions | (4,638) | 19,147 |
| Financial income | (6,013) | (8,651) |
| Financial expenses | 3,321 | 4,139 |
| Share of loss of joint venture | — | — |
| Impairment of trade receivables, net | — | — |
| Provision/(reversal of provision) against inventories, net | (2,694) | 9,183 |
| Decrease/(increase) in inventories | (104,063) | (146,905) |
| Change in contract assets and contract liabilities | (73,155) | (42,296) |
| Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables | (21,482) | (4,626) |
| Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables | 30,575 | 96,932 |
| Change in other operating liabilities and assets | 9,495 | 5,674 |
| Income tax paid | (16,413) | (6,044) |
| Cash flows from operating activities (A) | 1,405 | 93,663 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM (USED) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | (123,139) | (152,946) |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets | 5,162 | 1,434 |
| Other financial investments | 199 | 87,184 |
| Interest received | 6,013 | 8,651 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities (B) | (111,765) | (55,678) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Dividends paid | (32,833) | (19,903) |
| New bank and other borrowings | 1,325 | 1,000 |
| Repayment of bank and other borrowing | (16,294) | (16,278) |
| Interest paid | (2,933) | (4,017) |
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended December 31, 2024
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities (C) | (50,735) | (39,198) |
| NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (D=A+B+C) | (161,096) | 1,214 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year (E) | 314,109 | 317,759 |
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net (F) | 2,730 | (2,437) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR (G=D+E+F) | 155,744 | 314,109 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the consolidated statements of financial position | 155,744 | 314,109 |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended December 31, 2024
| (in thousands Euro) | Share capital (Note 41) | Share premium* (Note 42) | Legal reserve* (Note 42) | Translation reserve* (Note 42) | Other reserves* (Note 42) | Equity attributable to the shareholders of the company | Non-controlling interests (Note 43) | Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January 1, 2023 | 338,483 | 425,041 | 8,287 | 7,970 | (1,775) | 778,007 | 384 | 778,391 |
| Profit for the year | 83,048 | 83,048 | 456 | 83,503 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income for the year: | ||||||||
| Actuarial gain on defined benefits plan, net of tax | 125 | 125 | 125 | |||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | (2,437) | (2,437) | (2,437) | |||||
| Total comprehensive income for the year | (2,437) | 81,173 | 80,736 | 456 | 81,191 | |||
| Transfer to the legal reserve | 2,620 | (2,620) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Dividends | (19,903) | (19,903) | (19,903) | |||||
| At December 31, 2023 | 338,483 | 425,041 | 10,907 | 5,533 | 58,876 | 838,840 | 840 | 839,680 |
| Profit for the year | 87,918 | 87,918 | 242 | 88,160 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income for the year: | ||||||||
| Actuarial loss on defined benefits plan, net of tax | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 2,730 | 2,730 | 2,730 | |||||
| Total comprehensive income for the year | 2,730 | 88,418 | 91,148 | 242 | 91,390 | |||
| Transfer to the legal reserve | 4,318 | (4,318) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Dividends | (32,833) | (32,833) | (32,833) | |||||
| At December 31, 2024 | 338,483 | 425,041 | 15,225 | 8,263 | 110,144 | 897,155 | 1,081 | 898,236 |
- These reserve accounts comprise the consolidated reserves of €500,358 thousand (2021: €439,525 thousand) in the consolidated statements of financial position.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
Ferretti S.p.A. (the "Company" or "Ferretti") is a limited liability company incorporated in Italy. The registered office of the Company is located at Via Irma Bandiera, 47841 Cattolica (Rimini), Via Irma Bandiera 62, Italy.
The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in the design, construction and marketing of yachts and recreational boats.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial information presented herein are based on the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 of the Group.
The Group's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the IAS and IFRS issued or revised by the IASB and approved by the European Union (The "EU"). The acronym "IAS/IFRS" also refers to all of the interpretations published by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC"), formerly known as the Standing Interpretations Committee.
At the date of presentation of these consolidated financial statements, there were no differences between the IFRSs endorsed by the European Union and applicable to the Group and those issued by the IASB.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Group can operate as a going concern since the Company's management has verified that there are no uncertainties with regard to this. They include the statement of financial position, the income statement, the comprehensive income statement, the cash flow statement, the statement of changes in equity and notes of the Group.
The consolidated financial statements have been presented in Euro and prepared on the basis of the accounts for the year ended December 31, 2024 (January 1, December 31), of the companies within the consolidation perimeter, as approved by the Boards of Directors.
For the purposes of clarity and to make this document more readily understandable, all the amounts listed are stated in thousands of Euro, except when otherwise indicated.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION (CONTINUED)
Climate change: impacts on financial reporting, accounts and financial statement disclosures.
While preparing the consolidated financial statements, the management has carefully evaluated the priorities endorsed by ESMA in October with particular reference to the consistency and connectivity between the information related to the climate change-related risks and the information included in the consolidated financial statements and plans.
In addition, since previous year, the Group's management has expressed the clear intention to provide for the predisposition of a formal process, defining methodologies, roles and responsibilities for the identification and assessment of risks and opportunities related to climate change, including the relative impacts on financial disclosures, accounts and financial statements.
It should be noted that, although there are some climate-related issues presented in the Management Discussion and Analysis, the Group has put in place procedures, policies and actions to mitigate risk at an acceptable net level in order to reduce the effect on the financial statements to a not significant amount.
Therefore, based on the results of this assessment, no significant influence was noted on the estimates and assessments in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Conscious of the strategic importance of a responsible and sustainable business, the Group decided a while ago to communicate information on environmental, social and governance factors to its stakeholders, presenting from the year 2019 the Sustainability Report and focusing in particular on the production process and product design based on market expectations. In this regard, the Group acknowledges the fundamental role of a stable and long-term collaboration with all stakeholders, in which a core element is a shared commitment to an increasingly sustainable business.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. CONSOLIDATION AREA AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES
These financial statements have been prepared by consolidating the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries at the reporting dates indicated.
Pursuant to IFRS 10, control arises when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and at the same time has the ability to influence those returns through its power over the said investee.
Specifically, the Group controls an investee if, and only if, the Group has:
- power over the investee (i.e., existing rights that give the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee);
- exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee;
- ability to exert power over the investee to influence the amount of the investor's returns.
It is generally presumed that the majority of voting rights implies control. In support of this assumption, where the Group holds less than the majority of voting rights (or similar rights), the Group considers all facts and circumstances relevant to determining whether it controls the investee, including:
- contractual agreements with other vote-holders;
- rights under contractual agreements;
- the Group's actual and potential voting rights.
The Group reconsiders whether it controls an investee if the facts and circumstances indicate that there have been changes in one or more of the three factors relevant to determining control. A subsidiary begins to be consolidated when the Group obtains control of it and ceases to be consolidated when the Group loses control. The assets, liabilities, revenues and costs of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date the Group obtains control until the date the Group no longer controls the company.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. CONSOLIDATION AREA AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES (CONTINUED)
The main consolidation criteria applied in preparing the consolidated financial statements are reviewed below:
a) assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses in the financial statements of companies that are consolidated line by line are included in the Group's financial statements, irrespective of the percentage interest held;
b) the carrying amount of investments in subsidiaries held by Ferretti or by other companies included in the consolidation area is offset by the interest in the equity upon recognition of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary companies. The amount by which the carrying value of the investment in a subsidiaries exceeds the corresponding interest in the underlying equity at the time of acquisition is offset against the incremental value attributable to assets and liabilities. Any residual amount is recognized as goodwill. In accordance with IFRS 3, the Group changed the accounting principles it applies to goodwill prospectively as of the date of transition to the IFRS. Consequently, starting on that date, the Group no longer amortizes goodwill, but it does test it for impairment;
c) Where a negative difference emerges, IFRS 3 does not require the recognition of badwill. In this case, the Group again verifies whether it has properly identified all assets acquired and liabilities assumed and revises the procedures used to determine the amounts to be recognized at the acquisition date. If the new assessment continues to indicate that the fair value of the net assets acquired exceeds their consideration, the difference (gain) is taken to the income statement.
d) The profit or loss of any company acquired or sold during the year is recognized in the consolidated income statement from the actual date of acquisition up to the actual date of sale.
e) Transactions between consolidated companies are eliminated. The same process is also used for debit and credit entries. Specifically, unrealized gains from transactions between Group companies that on the reporting date are reflected in the valuation of inventories or non-current assets, net of any tax effect, are eliminated.
The interest held by non-controlling shareholders in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries is shown separately from Group interest in equity. The non-controlling interest is determined based on the interest held by non-controlling shareholders in the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized on the original date of acquisition and in subsequent changes in equity. Subsequently, any losses attributable to the non-controlling shareholders in excess of their interest in the underlying equity are charged against Group interest in equity, unless the non-controlling shareholders have a binding obligation to cover those losses and have the resources to do so.
At December 31, 2024, non-controlling interests related to the shareholders that own 25% of the share capital of the subsidiary Sea Lion Srl, 7% of share of Ram S.p.A. (20% in 2023) and 15% of the share capital of Il Massello s.r.l..
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. CONSOLIDATION AREA AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES (CONTINUED)
The table below shows the names, registered offices and interests in capital held directly and indirectly by the Company in subsidiaries at December 31, 2024.
Subsidiaries
(consolidated line by line, with an indication of the percentage of share capital)
| Name | Principal country of operation | Registered office | Currency | Share capital (in units) | % controlling interest Direct | % controlling interest Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zago S.p.A. | Italy | Scorzè (Venice) | Euro | 120,000 | 100% | |
| Il Massello s.r.l. | Italy | Sant'Ippolito (Pesaro-Urbino) | Euro | 30,000 | 85% | |
| Sea Lion Srl | Italy | Forlì (Forlì-Cesena) | Euro | 10,000 | 75% | |
| Ram S.p.A | Italy | Sarnico (Bergamo) | Euro | 520,000 | 93% | |
| Ferretti Tech Srl | Italy | Cattolica (Rimini) | Euro | 10,000 | 100% | |
| Allied Marine Inc. | USA | Fort Lauderdale (USA) | US Dollar | 10 | 100% | |
| Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. | Italy | Narni (Terni) | Euro | 500,000 | 60%* | |
| Ferretti Group of America Holding Company Inc. | USA | Delaware (USA) | US Dollar | 10 | 100% | |
| BY Winddown Inc. | USA | Miami (USA) | US Dollar | 10 | 100% | |
| Ferretti Group of America Llc. | USA | Fort Lauderdale (USA) | US Dollar | 100 | 100% | |
| Ferretti Group Asia Pacific Ltd. | China | Hong Kong (China) | Hong Kong Dollar | 100,000 | 100% | |
| Ferretti Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. | Singapore | Singapore | Euro | 1 | 100% | |
| Ferretti Asia Pacific Zhuhai Ltd.** | China | Hengqin (Zhuhai) | Renminbi | 1,000,000 | 100% | |
| Ferretti Group (Monaco) S.a.M. | Monaco | Principality of Monaco | Euro | 150,000 | 99.6%*** | |
| Ferretti Gulf Marine-Sole Proprietorship Llc. | Arab Emirates | Arab Emirates | Emirati Dirham | 300,000 | 100% |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. CONSOLIDATION AREA AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES (CONTINUED)
Subsidiaries (Continued)
- The remaining 40% is subject to put and call options exercisable from September 19, 2027 to September 19, 2028. The terms of put and call options over these non-controlling interests, mean that they give to the Group a present ownership interest in the underlying securities, accordingly this business combination was accounted for on the basis that the underlying shares subject to the put and call options have been acquired. Thus, the Group does not recognize non-controlling interests and recorded liabilities for shareholders under the options.
** Registered as a wholly-foreign-owned enterprise under PRC law.
*** The investment of 0.4% is owned by the two directors of Ferretti Group (Monaco) S.a.M. for their role, as provided for by the Bylaws.
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro, as this is the currency in which most of the Group's operations are conducted. The separate financial statements of each company in the Group are prepared in the currency of their primary economic environment (functional currency), while for the purposes of the consolidated accounts the financial statements of each foreign entity are presented in Euro.
The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the Euro are translated into Euro at the exchange rate in force at the end of the year. The income statement is translated at the average rate for the year. Any resulting translation differences are recognized in the equity under "Translation reserve", which is part of the financial statements. This reserve is recognized in the income statement as a gain or a loss in the year when the subsidiary involved is sold.
Translation of the Financial Statements of Foreign Companies into Euro
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been presented in Euro, which is the functional and presentation currency adopted by Ferretti. Each Group company defines its functional currency, which is used to measure the items in the individual financial statements. The Group uses the direct consolidation method. The profit or loss reclassified to the income statement at the time of sale of an international subsidiary represents the amount resulting from the use of this method.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
3. CONSOLIDATION AREA AND CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES (CONTINUED)
Subsidiaries (Continued)
Group Companies
The assets and liabilities of Group companies are translated into Euro at the spot exchange rate at the reporting date, and the revenues and costs in each separate comprehensive income statement or income statement are translated at the spot exchange rates at the transaction date. The foreign exchange differences resulting from this translation are taken to the comprehensive income statement. Upon the disposal of a foreign operation, the part of the comprehensive income statement relating to such foreign operation is taken to the income statement.
Goodwill on the acquisition of a foreign operation and adjustments to the fair value of the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising from the acquisition of a foreign operation are accounted for as assets and liabilities of that foreign operation. They are therefore presented in the functional currency of the foreign operation and translated at the spot exchange rate at year-end.
The conversion into Euro of the financial statements of the non-EU subsidiaries of Ferretti (located in the USA), consolidated line by line, was done adopting the current exchange rate in force at the end of the period of reference for the statement of financial position (1 EUR equal to USD1.03890), and for the income statement items by applying the average exchange rate of the period of reference (1 EUR equal to USD1.08229). Similarly, the conversion into Euro of the financial statements of the subsidiary located in the Arab Emirates, also consolidated line by line, was done adopting the current exchange rate at the reporting date December 31, 2024 (1 EUR equal to AED 3.81540) for the statement of financial position, and for the income statement items by applying the average exchange rate of the period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (1 EUR equal to AED 3.97470).
The Group does not have any assets or liabilities in currencies of hyperinflationary economies.
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting standards have been consistently applied by all Group companies.
Business Combinations
Business combinations are recognized in accordance with the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is determined as the sum of the consideration transferred, measured at fair value on the acquisition date, and the amount of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group decides whether to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree at fair value or in proportion to the share of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree's net identifiable assets. Acquisition costs are expensed and classified under administrative costs.
When the Group acquires a business, it classifies or designates the financial assets acquired or liabilities assumed in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions and other pertinent conditions in place on the acquisition date. This includes checking whether an incorporated derivative has to be separated from the primary contract.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Business Combinations (Continued)
The assets, liabilities and identifiable contingent liabilities of the acquired company that meet the criteria for recognition set forth in IFRS 3 are recognized at their fair values on the date of acquisition, except for non-current assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as being held for sale (in accordance with IFRS 5). These assets are recognized at fair value, less costs to sell.
The acquiree measures contingent consideration at fair value at acquisition date. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured and subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. The change in fair value of contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability, in that it is a financial instrument falling within the scope of IFRS 9 — Financial Instruments, must be recognized in profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9. The contingent consideration not covered by IFRS 9 is valued at fair value at the reporting date and the changes in fair value are recognized through profit or loss.
Goodwill is initially recognized at cost, as the difference of the aggregate of the value of the consideration transferred and the amount attributed to non-controlling interests compared to net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed by the Group. If the fair value of net acquired assets exceeds the total consideration paid, the Group verifies again whether it correctly identified all the assets acquired and all the liabilities incurred and reviews the procedures used to determine the amounts to be recognized at the acquisition date. If the review again identifies a fair value of net acquired assets exceeding the consideration, the difference (profit) is recognized in profit or loss.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any impairment losses. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated from the acquisition date to each of the Group's cash-generating units that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree have been assigned to those units.
Transactions that do not have a significant impact on the future cash flows of the transferred net assets — The principle of the continuity of values
The adoption of the principle of the continuity of values results in the recognition on the statement of financial position of values that are the same as those that would be used if the companies that are parties to the business combination had always been combined.
Therefore, if the transfer values are higher than the historical values, the buyer/recipient of the transferred assets must make a reversing entry for the amount of the surplus and adjust downward its equity by a charge to a reserve, whether or not the goodwill paid has economic value.
Transactions that have a significant impact on the future cash flows of the transferred net assets
In this case, the transaction is recognized based on the fair value of the transferred net assets at the date transaction accordingly with the method provided by IFRS 3, including the goodwill.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Recognition of revenue from contracts with customers
The Group generates revenue by selling goods and providing services within its core business. Revenue is stated net of value-added tax, discounts and allowances, and after eliminating sales to Group companies.
In accordance with IFRS 15, the Group recognizes revenue after identifying the contracts with its customers and the related performance obligations to be fulfilled, determining the consideration to which it believes it is entitled in exchange for the sale of the goods or the provision of the services, and assessing the manner of fulfillment of the obligations concerned (i.e., at a point in time or over time).
In accordance with IFRS 15, the Group only recognizes revenue when the following requirements have been met:
- the parties to the contract have approved the contract and undertaken to perform their respective obligations;
- the rights of each of the parties in respect of the goods or services to be transferred may be identified;
- the terms of payment for the goods or services to be transferred may be identified;
- the contract has commercial substance;
- it is probable that the consideration for the goods sold or services transferred will be received.
IFRS 15 requires that revenue from contracts with customers be presented separately from other sources of revenue, unless a disclosure is provided that enables them to be separated from other revenue recognized through other comprehensive income or profit or loss. The Group has elected to recognize revenue from contracts with customers through profit or loss in a single line, with the details disclosed in the notes.
IFRS 15 defines revenues as "income arising in the course of an entity's ordinary activities" but excludes certain contracts with customers (such as lease contracts) from its scope of application.
IFRS 15 requires that entities assess all relevant facts and circumstances when they apply all steps of the model to contracts with customers. The Standard also specifies the accounting treatment for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract and costs related directly to the fulfilment of a contract. The Standard also requires that ample disclosure be provided.
Contract work revenues represent performance obligations satisfied over time. In particular, revenues are recognized on a percentage of completion basis and are defined by IFRS 15 as contracts specifically negotiated for the construction of an asset or a combination of assets that are closely interrelated or interdependent in terms of their design, technology and function or their ultimate purpose or use.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Recognition of revenue from contracts with customers (Continued)
When the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, contract revenues are recognized based on the revenue amounts accrued consistent with the stage of completion of the contract activity at the reporting date that represents the portion of control of goods or services is transferred to the customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or service. Otherwise, revenues are recognized only to the extent of the contract costs incurred that are likely to be recovered.
The stage of completion of the contract activity is determined in accordance with the cost-to-cost method, which is based on the proportion between the contract costs incurred for work performed up to the reference date and the total estimated contract costs. Costs incurred under these contracts are recognized in the year in which they are incurred.
Assets for contract work in process are presented based on the right to the consideration accrued in relation to performance net of related liabilities, namely invoices issued as work progresses and any expected losses. This analysis is carried out contract by contract. If the differential is positive the balance is classified under assets in the item "Contract assets"; if, on the other hand, this differential is negative, the balance is classified under liabilities, in the item "Contract liabilities".
Revenues from the sale of used boats, brokerage services, sale of merchandising, spare parts and the provision of services are performance obligations satisfied at a point in time and revenues are recognized when the control of the asset or service is transferred to the client. The moment the control of the asset or service transfer coincides with the transfer of ownership or possession of the goods to the buyer and so generally with despatch or completion of the service.
Commissions and other costs related to revenue
Commissions, that represents the costs incurred by the Group for the intermediation activities carried out by the dealers and brokers are accounted, are accounted netting the revenues.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Government Grants
Government grants are recognized at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. Where the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is credited to a deferred income account and is released to the statement of profit or loss over the expected useful life of the relevant asset by equal annual installments or deducted from the carrying amount of the asset and released to the statement of profit or loss by way of reduced depreciation charge. Where the Group receives grants of non-monetary assets, the grants are recorded at the fair value of the non-monetary assets and released to the statement of profit or loss over the expected useful life of the relevant assets by equal annual installments. Where the Group receives government loans granted with no or at a below-market rate of interest for the construction of a qualifying asset, the initial carrying amount of the government loans is determined using the effective interest rate method, as further explained in the accounting policy for "Financial liabilities" above. The benefit of the government loans granted with no or at a below-market rate of interest, which is the difference between the initial carrying value of the loans and the proceeds received, is treated as a government grant and released to the statement of profit or loss over the expected useful life of the relevant asset by equal annual installments.
Interest Income and Expense
Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis using the effective interest method by applying the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, when appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.
Income Taxes
Income taxes comprise current tax expenses and deferred tax expenses.
The liability for current taxes is calculated using the rates in force or effectively in force on the date of the financial statements.
Deferred taxes are the taxes that the Group expects to pay or recover from temporary differences between the reported values of assets and liabilities and the tax values assigned to these assets and liabilities for the purpose of determining the taxable income. They are recognized in accordance with the balance sheet liability method. As a rule, deferred-tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, while deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that the Group believes that it will probably generate sufficient taxable income in the future to utilize deductible temporary differences. Likewise, deferred-tax assets that arise from a tax loss carryforward are recognized when it is probable that the Group will generate sufficient taxable income to allow their utilization.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes (Continued)
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized on taxable temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries, affiliated companies and joint ventures, except in those cases where the Company is able to control the offsetting of the temporary differences and it is probable that they will not be offset in the foreseeable future.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed on the date of the financial statements and written down when it is no longer probable that the Group will generate sufficient taxable income to allow the full or partial recovery of these assets.
Deferred taxes are calculated using the tax rate that the Group expects to be in force when the corresponding asset is realized or the liability is satisfied, based on the tax rates (and the tax regulation) set forth in statutes in force or substantially in force on the date of the financial statements. Deferred taxes are recognized directly in earnings, except for those related to items that are recognized directly in equity, in which case the related deferred taxes are also recognized in equity.
The Italian companies Ferretti S.p.A. and Zago S.p.A. have opted for group taxation pursuant to Articles 117 et seq. of TUIR Consolidated Law on Income Tax (Law No. 917 of December 22, 1986).
Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes — International Tax Reform — Pillar Two Model Rules
The group has adopted the amendments to IAS 12 starting from last year.
The IASB has amended the scope of IAS 12 to clarify that the Standard applies to income taxes arising from tax law enacted or substantively enacted to implement the Pillar Two model rules published by the OECD, including tax law that implements qualified domestic minimum top up taxes described in those rules. The amendments introduce a temporary exception to the accounting requirements for deferred taxes in IAS 12, so that an entity would neither recognize nor disclose information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes. Following the amendments, the group is required to disclose that it has applied the exception and to disclose separately its current tax expense (income) related to Pillar Two income taxes.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, bank checking accounts, deposits redeemable upon demand and other highly liquid, short-term financial investments that can be readily converted into cash and are not subject to a significant risk of a change in value.
Trade and other receivables and contract assets
Trade receivables are sums due from customers in respect of the sale of products and services.
Trade receivables are recognized at their face value, less a write-down capable to recognize an estimate of doubtful account losses, following a simplified approach to calculate expected losses. Such losses are taken to the income statement where there is objective evidence that the receivables have become impaired.
With reference to impairment, the IAS 39 model based on the losses incurred was replaced by the Expected Credit Loss ("ECL") model, in accordance with IFRS 9, and applied to trade and other receivables.
Provision for expected credit losses on trade receivables and contract assets
The Group uses a provision matrix to calculate ECLs for trade receivables and contract assets. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments that have similar loss patterns (i.e., by geography, product type, customer type and rating, and coverage by letters of credit and other forms of credit insurance). The provision matrix is initially based on the Group's historical observed default rates. The Group will calibrate the matrix to adjust the historical credit loss experience with forward-looking information. For instance, if forecast economic conditions (i.e., gross domestic product) are expected to deteriorate over the next year which can lead to an increased number of defaults in the manufacturing sector, the historical default rates are adjusted. At each reporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analyzed. The assessment of the correlation among historical observed default rates, forecast economic conditions and ECLs is a significant estimate. The amount of ECLs is sensitive to changes in circumstances and forecast economic conditions. The Group's historical credit loss experience and forecast of economic conditions may also not be representative of a customer's actual default in the future. The information about the ECLs on the Group's trade receivables and contract assets is disclosed in Note 25 and Note 26 to the financial statements, respectively.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Inventories
Inventories of raw materials, auxiliary materials, supplies, semi-finished goods and work in process are valued at the lower of purchase or production cost, determined by the average weighted cost method, and the corresponding market or estimated realizable value, which takes into account both any additional future production costs and direct costs to sell.
The cost of inventories also includes incidental expenses and the pro-rata share of direct and indirect production costs that can be reasonably attributed to inventories.
Obsolete and slow-moving inventories are written down to reflect their potential utilization or sale by recognizing a special provision in the financial statements. If in a subsequent fiscal year the reasons for the write-down cease to apply, the original value is reinstated.
Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial Assets
- Initial recognition and measurement
At the time of initial recognition, financial assets are classified, depending on circumstances, based on the following measurement methods, namely amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income ("OCI") and fair value recognized in the income statement.
The classification of financial instruments at the time of initial recognition depends on the characteristics of the financial asset contractual cash flows and on the business model used by the Group for its operations. Except for trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or for which the Group has applied the practical expedient, the Group initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus the transaction costs, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value recognized in the income statement. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or for which the Group has applied the practical expedient are measured at the price of the transaction determined according to IFRS 15.
For a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortized cost or fair value through OCI, it must generate cash flows that depend only on the principal and interest on the amount of the principal to be repaid (so-called "solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI)"). This measurement is indicated as an SPPI test and is carried out at instrument level. The Group's business model for managing financial assets refers to the way in which it manages its financial assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model decides whether the cash flows will derive from the collection of contractual cash flows, the sale of financial assets or both. The purchase or sale of a financial asset requiring its delivery within a period of time generally set by regulation or market practices (so-called regular way trade) is recognized on the deal date, namely the date on which the Group undertook to buy or sell the asset.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement (Continued)
Financial Assets (Continued)
- Subsequent measurement
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
- financial assets at amortized cost (debt instruments);
- financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income with recycling of cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments);
- financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income without recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon derecognition (equity instruments);
- financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
1) Financial assets at amortized cost (debt instruments) represent the category of greatest significance for the Group. The Group measures a financial asset at amortized cost if both of the following conditions are met:
- the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, and
- the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial assets at amortized cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest rate method and are tested for impairment. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the asset is derecognized, modified or becomes impaired.
The Group reports an expected credit loss for all the financial instruments represented by debt instruments not held at fair value recognized in the income statement. The ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due under the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows shall include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.
The expected losses are recognized in two stages. Regarding credit exposure for which there has been no significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition, credit losses resulting from the estimate of possible default events in the next 12 months (12-month ECL) must be recognized. For credit exposure for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, the expected losses relating to the residual period of the exposure, regardless of the moment when the default event is expected to occur ("Lifetime ECL"), must be recognized in full.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement (Continued)
Financial Assets (Continued)
- Subsequent measurement (Continued)
2) Financial assets at fair value through OCI (debt instruments): for assets from debt instruments measured at fair value through OCI, interest income, changes in exchange rate differences and impairment losses, together with the reversals, are recognized in the income statement and are calculated in the same way of financial assets measured at amortized cost. The remaining changes in fair value are recognized in OCI. Upon derecognition, the cumulative change in fair value recognized in OCI is reclassified to profit or loss. The Group's debt instrument assets measured at fair value recognized in OCI include investments in listed debt instruments included in other non-current financial assets.
3) Investments in equity instruments: upon the initial recognition, the Group may irrevocably elect to classify its investments as equity instruments recognized at fair value through OCI when they meet the definition of equity instruments under IAS 32 'Financial Instruments: Presentation' and are not held for trading. The classification is determined for each individual instrument. Gains and losses realized on those financial assets are never reversed through the income statement. Dividends are recognized as other income in the income statement when the right to payment has been approved, except when the Group benefits from that income as the recovery of part of the cost of the financial asset, in which case such gains are recognized in OCI. Equity instruments recognized at fair value through OCI are not subject to an impairment test. The Group has chosen to irrevocably classify its unlisted equity investments in this category.
4) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are recognized in the statement of financial position at fair value and net changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of profit/(loss) for the year. This category includes derivative instruments and listed equity investments that the Group has not irrevocably chose to classify at fair value recognized in OCI. Dividends on listed equity investments are recognized as other income in the statement of profit/(loss) for the year when the right to payment has been approved.
The embedded derivative contained in a hybrid non-derivative contract, financial liability or main non-financial contract is separated from the main contract and accounted for as a separate derivative. Main non-financial contract is separated from the main contract and accounted for as a separate derivative, if: its economic characteristics and associated risks are not closely related to those of the main contract; a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative; and the hybrid contract is not measured at fair value through profit or loss. The embedded derivatives are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss. A restatement only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly alters the otherwise expected cash flows. Significantly the otherwise expected cash flows or a reclassification of a financial asset to a category other than fair value through profit or loss.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement (Continued)
Financial Assets (Continued)
- Subsequent measurement (Continued)
For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach when calculating the expected losses. The Group does not, therefore, monitor changes in credit risk, but fully recognizes the loss expected at each reporting date.
- Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognized (i.e., removed from the Group’s combined statements of financial position) when:
- the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
- the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if, and to what extent, it has retained the risk and rewards of ownership of the asset. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the Group continues to recognize the transferred asset to the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement. In that case, the Group also recognizes an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has retained.
Financial liabilities
- Initial recognition and measurement
Upon initial recognition, financial liabilities are classified among financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and loans and borrowings.
All financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value, in addition to directly attributable transaction costs, in the cases of loans, financing and payables.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement (Continued)
Financial liabilities (Continued)
- Subsequent measurement
The valuation of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as described below:
- Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value with changes recognized through profit or loss include liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities at fair value with changes recognized through profit or loss.
- Loans and borrowings
This is the category of greatest significance for the Group. Loans are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the liability is extinguished, as well as through the amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by including the discount or premium, as well as costs and fees, which are an integral part of the effective interest rate. Amortization at the effective interest rate is included among net interest expense in profit or (loss). This category generally includes interest-bearing loans and payables.
- Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation underlying the liability is extinguished, canceled or discharged. Where one existing financial liability is replaced by another attributable to the same borrower with substantially different conditions, or the conditions of an existing liability are substantially modified, such exchange or modification is accounted for by derecognizing the original liability and recognizing a new liability, with any differences between carrying amounts recognized in the income statement.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Property, Plant, Machinery and Equipment
Buildings and land are recognized at their purchase, production or conveyance cost, including any incidental charges, decommissioning costs and direct costs needed to make an asset ready for use. With the exception of land, these assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis, in equal annual installments in accordance with standard depreciation rates based on the residual useful life of the assets.
Buildings under construction for use in manufacturing, as administrative facilities or for purposes that are yet to be determined are recognized at cost, net of write-downs for impairment losses. As for all assets, the depreciation of these assets begins when they are ready for use.
Plant, machinery and equipment are recognized at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and any write-downs for impairment losses. Cost includes decommissioning costs, asset removal costs and the costs incurred for the restoration of the site where the non-current asset is located, if they meet the requirements of IAS 37.
Depreciation is taken on a straight-line basis on the cost of the assets, net of any residual value, based on the assets' estimated useful life, by applying the following rates:
| Buildings | Buildings | 3.0%–6.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Prefabricated structures | 10% | |
| Leasehold improvements | The shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful life of the assets | |
| Plant, machinery and equipment | Manufacturing plants and automated machines | 11.5%–15.0% |
| Manufacturing and distribution equipment | 25.0% | |
| Models and moulds | Models and moulds | useful life |
| Other property, plant and equipment | Office furniture and machines | 12.0% |
| Electronic machines | 40.0% | |
| Vehicles | 25.0% |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Property, Plant, Machinery and Equipment (Continued)
The capitalized costs of leasehold improvements are allocated to the classes of assets to which they belong and are depreciated over the residual duration of the lease or the residual useful life of the type of asset to which the improvement is attributable, whichever is shorter.
When the individual components of a complex item of property, plant and equipment have different useful life, they are recognized separately and depreciated according to their duration (component approach).
In accordance with this principle, the value of land is separate from that of buildings erected on it and only the buildings are depreciated.
Gains or losses on the sale or disposal of assets — which are calculated as the difference between the sales proceeds and the net carrying value of the asset — are recognized in the income statement for the year.
Ordinary maintenance costs are charged in full in the income statement. Maintenance costs that increase the value of an asset are allocated to the related asset and amortized over the remaining useful life of the asset, if they satisfy the definition of asset.
The recoverability of their value is tested in accordance with the criteria provided for by IAS 36. These criteria are explained in the paragraph entitled "Impairment of Assets".
IFRS 16 — Leases
The Group has leases for a series of activities mainly related to the lease of property, plant, machinery, motor vehicles and other equipment. The Group applied a single recognition and measurement approach for all the leases where the Group was a lessee, except for short-term leases (duration less than 12 months) and low-value leases (comprehensive value of the agreement less than €5,000).
Rights-of-use assets
The Group recognizes the rights-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date on which the underlying asset is available for use). Rights-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. The cost of the rights-of-use assets comprises the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability recognized, any initial direct costs incurred, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, less any lease incentives received. Unless the Group has the reasonable certainty to obtain ownership of the underlying asset by the end of the lease term, rights-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line-basis over the shorter period of the end of the estimated useful life or the end of the lease term. The rights-of-use assets are subjected to impairment.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
IFRS 16 — Leases (Continued)
Lease liabilities
At the commencement date, the Group measures the lease liabilities at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at that date. The lease payments comprise fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be payable under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also comprise the exercise price of a purchase option if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising an option to terminate the lease.
Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are recognized as costs in the period in which the event takes place or the condition that generated the payment.
The Group uses the average interest rate on borrowings to measure the present value of the payments due for the lease. After commencement date, the carrying amount of the lease liability increases to reflect interest on the lease liability and decreases to reflect the lease payments made. Moreover, the carrying amount of the lease liability is remeasured to reflect any lease modifications, or to reflect revised in-substance fixed lease payments.
Significant judgment for determining the lease term for contracts with an option to extend the lease.
The Group determines the lease term as the period of a lease covered by contract, together with periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option.
Options to extend the lease of vehicles and housing, for employee use, have not been included when determining the lease term, since the Group has a leasing policy for motor vehicles for a period of no more than four years and so will exercise no right of renewal.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life
Goodwill and other assets that have an indefinite useful life (trademarks) or are not available for use are not amortized on a regular basis. Instead, their recoverable value is tested annually for impairment at the level of the cash generating unit to which management allocated the goodwill. Once recognized, write-downs of these assets may not be subsequently reversed.
When a subsidiary, joint venture or business unit is sold, the goodwill attributable to the subsidiary, joint venture or business unit is included in the computation of the gain or loss generated by the sale.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Intangible Assets Generated Internally — Research and Development Costs
Research costs are charged to the income statement in the period in which they are incurred.
Intangible assets generated internally, mainly in connection with the development of models and moulds and intellectual property, are recognized as assets only if the following conditions are satisfied:
- the asset is identifiable (e.g., software or new processes);
- it is likely that the asset will generate future economic benefits;
- the costs incurred to develop the asset can be measured reliably; and
- there is a technical and financial capacity to complete the asset and render it available for use or sale.
These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the length of their useful life from three to five years.
When assets generated internally may not be recognized in the financial statements, development costs are charged to the income statement in the period they are incurred.
Other intangible assets
Consistent with the provisions of IAS 38 — Intangible Assets, other intangibles, whether purchased or produced internally, are recognized as assets when it is likely that their use will generate future economic benefits and their cost can be measured reliably.
These assets are valued at their purchase or production cost. When they have a finite useful life, they are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortized. They are tested for impairment annually (or more often if there is an indication that an asset may have suffered an impairment loss) to identify any decreases in value.
Trademarks with indefinite useful life are not amortized on a regular basis.
Other intangible assets are initially recognized at their acquisition cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life, which is estimated at five years. However, the cost of application and management software licenses is amortized over three years.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Intangible Assets Generated Internally — Research and Development Costs (Continued)
Other intangible assets (Continued)
Other intangible assets are initially recognized at their acquisition cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life, which is estimated at five years, except the cost of application and management software licenses which is amortized over three years.
Brands, trade names and other intangible assets with finite useful life are amortized over their estimated useful life. The classification of a brand or trade name as an asset of finite or indefinite useful life is generally based on the following criteria:
- the brand or trade name’s overall positioning in its market expressed in terms of volume of activity, international presence and reputation;
- its expected long term profitability;
- its degree of exposure to changes in the economic environment;
- any major event within its business segment liable to compromise its future development;
- its age.
In addition, from business and legal perspective, these trademarks have no terms or can be indefinitely renewed and therefore, will always belong to the Group. Having considered these criteria, in the period the Group classified its trademark as assets of indefinite useful life.
Impairment of Assets
At least at each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of its property, plant and equipment and of its intangible assets to determine if there are any indications that the value of these assets has been impaired. If such indications exist, the recoverable value of the affected assets is estimated in order to determine the amount of the write-down that may be required. When the recoverable value of an individual asset cannot be estimated, the Group estimates the recoverable value of the cash-generating unit to which the individual asset has been allocated.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life (goodwill and trademarks) are tested annually for impairment, whether there are indications that their value has been impaired or not.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Impairment of Assets (Continued)
The recoverable amount is the greater of an asset's fair value, net of the cost to sell, or its value in use. In determining the value in use, future estimated cash flows are discounted to their present value using an after-tax rate that reflects current market valuation of the value of money and of the specific risks that affect the asset in question.
If the recoverable value of an asset or of a cash-generating unit is estimated to be lower than its carrying amount, the latter is reduced to the asset's lower recoverable value. The corresponding write-down is immediately recognized within the income statement.
When the reasons that justified a write-down cease to apply, the carrying amount of the affected asset or cash-generating unit (but not goodwill) is raised to the new estimated realizable value, but not beyond the net carrying value that the asset would have had, had it not been written down. The reversal is recognized in the income statement.
Equity investments
Associated companies
Associated companies are companies over which the Company exercises a significant influence, but not control. As a rule, an equity interest corresponding to an interest equal to 20% to 50% of the voting rights indicates a significant influence.
Post-employment Employee Benefits
Payments due under defined-contribution plans are charged to the income statement in the period during which they are due.
In the case of defined-benefit plans (which include the employee severance benefit plans of Italian Group companies), the cost of benefits provided is determined in accordance with the projected unit credit method by making actuarial valuations at the end of each year. The new standard re-organizes the information disclosures which must be provided in relation to benefits granted to employees and introduces the obligation to book actuarial gains and losses in the comprehensive income statement, thereby eliminating the possibility of adopting the corridor method. Actuarial gains and losses booked in the comprehensive income statement are not subsequently booked within the income statement. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Provisions
Provisions are recognized for losses or liabilities the existence of which is certain or probable, but the amount or date of occurrence of which cannot be determined at year-end. Provisions reflect the management’s best estimates on the basis of the information available to them.
Provisions are recognized in the financial statements for statutory or contingent obligations (contractual or of a different nature) that arise from a past event and it is likely that the Group will be required to fulfil that obligation. These provisions are established based on management’s best estimate of the costs needed to fulfil the obligations on the reporting date. They are discounted, when the discounting effect is material.
Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS)
Accounting standard IAS 33 — Earnings per Share regulates the calculation and disclosure of information to be provided to users of financial statements regarding basic and diluted earnings per share. The classes of financial instruments identified by the standard that have to be considered when calculating the aforesaid indicators are options, warrants, instruments convertible to shares (e.g. convertible bonds) and similar.
Basic earnings per share are calculated based on earnings for the year attributable to shareholders of the Company divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the financial year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated based on diluted earnings for the year attributable to shareholders of the Company, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the financial year amended by the number of potentially dilutive ordinary shares.
The Company has no potentially dilutive financial instruments and so the two indicators are the same.
Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements and the accompanying notes in accordance with the IFRS requires management to formulate estimates and assumptions that have an impact on the revenue, costs, assets and liabilities listed on the statement of financial position and on disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date, including climate changes as described above. The estimates are based on evaluations and prior experience, as well as on assumptions made from time by time assessed based on the specific circumstances. Actual results may therefore differ from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of any changes are reflected immediately on the income statement. Set out below are the main balance sheet items affected by the use of accounting estimates and the circumstances involving an element of judgment by management.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Use of estimates and assumptions (Continued)
Impairment of non-financial assets
An impairment loss occurs when the carrying amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the greater of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The carrying amount of non-current assets is assessed periodically whenever circumstances or events require a more frequent assessment. Goodwill and trademarks are assessed at least annually; these recoverability assessments are carried out in accordance with the criteria specified in IAS 36 and described in more detail in Note 32. The recoverable value of a non-current asset is based on estimates and assumptions used to determine expected future cash flows and the discounting rate applied.
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets were recognized, consistently with IAS 12 requirements, only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilized. The Group has certain deferred tax assets from tax losses and not deducted interest expenses carryforward ("DTAs") that, in accordance with the accounting principle, have not been recognized during the Reporting Periods. The Group reassesses at each reporting date, its DTAs, both recognized and unrecognized and it recognizes a previously unrecognized DTAs to the extent that it becomes probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to enable the asset to be recovered, based on the actual profits before tax reported in each of the years/period comprising the Reporting Periods and based on the expected continuous improvements in future trading conditions and future forecasted profits. The additional DTAs that became recognizable in the Reporting Period.
Provisions
Provisions are based on evaluations and estimates based on historic experience and assumptions that from time to time are considered reasonable and realistic based on the specific circumstances. For further details, reference should be made to Note 36.
Revenue from contracts with customers for contract assets
With reference to revenue from contracts with customers for contract assets, the risk in question regards the incorrect estimate of costs planned at the budgeting stage, relating to contracts valued based on IFRS 15, and hence incorrect revenue recognition. More specifically, application of the cost-to-cost method requires the prior estimate of costs throughout the life of individual projects and their updating at each reporting date, using at times complex assumptions, which by their very nature imply directors making judgments. Such assumptions may be influenced by multiple factors such as, for example, the time period over several years when other projects are being developed, the high level of technology, innovation and customisation of the projects, the presence of variants and price revisions and boat performance guarantees, including an estimate of contractual risks, where applicable. These facts and circumstances make it a complex task to estimate project completion costs and, as a result, to estimate the value of contract work in process at the reporting date.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Commitments
Commitments are those that may give rise to a future outflow of cash or other resources for contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, for construct or develop investment property or for repairs, maintenance or enhancements. The total commitments the Group has made but not recognized at the reporting date (including its share of commitments made jointly with other investors with joint control of a joint venture) relating to its interests in joint ventures will be eventually disclosed.
Segment Report
For management purposes the Group has a single operating segment relevant for reporting. This segment is the design, construction and marketing of yachts and pleasure craft. Since it is the only operating segment on which the Group reports, no additional analysis of its operating segment is provided.
Geographical information — non-current assets
Since over 90% of the Group’s non-current assets is located in Italy, no additional information by geographical sector is provided.
Information on main customers
No single external customer accounts for 10% or more of the Group’s revenues.
Changes in accounting policies and disclosure
The Group has not early adopted any principles, interpretations or amendments published but not yet in force.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
4. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Changes in accounting policies and disclosure (Continued)
Several amendments apply for the first time in 2024, but do not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group:
Supplier Finance Arrangements — Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7
In May 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to clarify the characteristics of supplier finance arrangements and require additional disclosure of such arrangements. The disclosure requirements in the amendments are intended to assist users of financial statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance arrangements on an entity's liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.
The amendments had no impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IFRS 16: Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback
In September 2022, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16 to specify the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognise any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains.
The amendments had no impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current
In January 2020 and October 2022, the IASB issued amendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of IAS 1 to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify:
- What is meant by a right to defer settlement
- That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period
- That classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right
- That only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification
In addition, a requirement has been introduced whereby an entity must disclose when a liability arising from a loan agreement is classified as non-current and the entity's right to defer settlement is contingent on compliance with future covenants within twelve months.
The amendments had no impact on the Group's consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
5. ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS
The consolidated Income Statement is presented in a layout that shows a breakdown of costs by type.
As required by the revised version of IAS 1, the financial statements include a Comprehensive Income Statement, which reflects certain gains and losses previously recognized directly in equity reserves (e.g., gains or losses from changes in the reserve for the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries and actuarial results arising from the valuation of employee benefits).
The consolidated Statement of Financial Position is presented in a format that provides a breakdown between current and non-current assets and liabilities. An asset or a liability is classified as current when it meets one of the following requirements:
- there is an expectation that it will be realized/settled or will be sold or used during the Group's regular operating cycle;
- it is owned primarily for trading purposes; or
- the Group expects to sell it/settle it within 12 months of the closing date of the financial statements.
If all of these three conditions cannot be met, an asset or liability is classified as non-current.
The consolidated Cash Flow Statement was prepared in accordance with the indirect method, which requires that the profit before taxes be adjusted to eliminate the impact of non-cash transactions, deferrals or provisioning of previous or future operational collections and payments and revenues or costs related to cash flows stemming from investing or financing activities. Income and expenses from long-term financing transactions, with related hedging instruments, and dividends paid are included among financing activities.
The consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity shows how the components of the Group's equity changed in the course of the year.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The following qualitative information, which is being offered to provide a better understanding of the impact of financial instruments on the Group's statement of financial position, income statement and Cash Flow Statement, is also designed to explain more clearly the Group's exposure to the different types of risks associated with financial instruments and the corresponding management policies, as required by IFRS 7.
The table below lists the assets and liabilities by category of measurement.
Financial assets
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total financial assets at fair value | — | — |
| Debt instruments at amortized cost | ||
| Trade receivables | 36,437 | 22,427 |
| Financial assets included in other receivables | 6,785 | 1,261 |
| Other current assets | 603 | 820 |
| Other non-current assets | 3,246 | 2,028 |
| Total financial assets* | 47,071 | 26,537 |
- Financial assets, other than cash and short-term deposits
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Financial assets (Continued)
Starting from the year 2022, the Company began to sign time deposit accounts agreements with primary banks, in order to benefit of increasing interest rates, with maturities ranging from one week to six months.
The details of contracts in place on December 31, 2024 follows:
| Fixed Interest Period | Bank | Currency | Amount | Rate % | Expire Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One week | Credit Agricole CIB Sa | Eur | 10,000 | 2.97% | 02/01/2025 |
| Two weeks | China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. | Eur | 10,000 | 2.86% | 07/01/2025 |
| Interest | 15 | ||||
| “Time deposit accounts” under “Cash and Cash Equivalents” | 20,015 |
The credit risk related to liquid assets is very limited because the counterparties are major national and international banking institutions; the currency of the cash and cash equivalents were mainly denominated in Euro. As at December 31, 2024, there were not in place any time deposits accounts with a maturity of more than three months that should classified as current financial assets as happened as at December 31, 2023.
The details of contracts in place on December 31, 2023 were as follow:
| Fixed Interest Period | Bank | Currency | Amount | Rate % | Expire Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three months | China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. | Eur | 30,000 | 4.08% | 19/01/2024 |
| One month | Barclays Bank Ireland PLC | Eur | 12,000 | 3.76% | 22/01/2024 |
| One month | Unicredit SpA | Eur | 10,000 | 3.85% | 22/01/2024 |
| One month | Credit Agricole CIB Sa | Eur | 30,000 | 4.03% | 26/01/2024 |
| One month | Unicredit SpA | Eur | 10,000 | 3.85% | 29/01/2024 |
| Three months | Credit Agricole CIB Sa | Eur | 20,000 | 3.98% | 28/02/2024 |
| Three months | BNL S.p.A.-BNP P Group | Eur | 30,000 | 3.98% | 04/03/2024 |
| Interest | 464 | ||||
| “Time deposit accounts” under “Cash and Cash Equivalents” | 142,464 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Financial liabilities
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | ||
| Bank and other borrowings | 3,592 | 4,733 |
| Lease liabilities | 26,577 | 26,044 |
| Minority Shareholder Loan | 500 | 1,000 |
| Other | — | — |
| Total Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | 30,669 | 31,776 |
| Other financial liabilities | ||
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | ||
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | ||
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | ||
| Liability arising on business combination | 2,299 | 2,093 |
| Total financial instruments at fair value | 2,299 | 2,093 |
| Other financial liabilities at amortized cost, other than interest-bearing loans and borrowings | ||
| Trade and other payables | 430,608 | 398,517 |
| Total other financial liabilities | 463,576 | 432,387 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Fair Value Measurement
The carrying amounts and fair values of Group's financial instruments, other than those whose carrying amounts are a reasonable approximation of the fair value, are as follows:
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair value | |
| Bank and other borrowings | 3,592 | 3,592 | 4,733 | 4,733 |
| Lease liabilities | 26,577 | 26,577 | 26,044 | 26,044 |
| Minority Shareholder Loan | 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Other | — | — | — | — |
| Liability arising on business combination | 2,299 | 2,299 | 2,093 | 2,093 |
| Total | 32,968 | 32,968 | 33,870 | 33,870 |
The management assessed that the fair values of cash and short-term deposits, trade receivables, trade payables, other current assets and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments, therefore they are not detailed in the above and following tables.
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities are included in the amount for which an instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between consenting parties other than a forced or liquidation sale.
The fair values of the non-current part of bank and other borrowings have been calculated by discounting expected future cash flows using the rates currently available for instruments with similar terms, credit risk and maturities.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Fair Value Measurement (Continued)
IFRS 7 requires that the financial instruments recognized at fair value on the Consolidated statement of financial position be classified based on a hierarchical ranking that reflects the reliability of the inputs used to measure fair value. The following levels are used:
- Level 1 — prices quoted in an active market for the assets or liabilities that are being measured;
- Level 2 — inputs other than the quoted prices of Level 1 but which are directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) observable in the market;
- Level 3 — inputs that are not based on observable market data.
The table below lists assets and liabilities for which fair values are disclosed:
| Financial statement line item | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Bank and other borrowings | — | 3,592 | — | 3,592 | — | 4,732 | — | 4,732 |
| Lease liabilities | — | 26,577 | — | 26,577 | — | 26,044 | — | 26,044 |
| Minority Shareholders’ Loan | — | 500 | — | 500 | — | 1,000 | — | 1,000 |
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liability arising on business combination | — | — | 2,299 | 2,299 | — | — | 2,093 | 2,093 |
The Bank and other borrowings non-current under Level 3 for €2,299 thousand refer to the value of the put and call options for the acquisition of the non-controlling interest of Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. and Il Massello s.r.l., both exercisable from September 2027 to September 2028.
| Bank and other borrowings non-current — Level 3 | |
|---|---|
| At December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 | |
| Liability arising on business combination for Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. | 436 |
| Liability arising on business combination for Il Massello | 1,476 |
| Unrealized fair value changes recognized in profit or loss | 181 |
| At December 31, 2023 | 2,093 |
| Changes not measured at fair value through profit or loss | 206 |
| At December 31, 2024 | 2,299 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Fair Value Measurement (Continued)
The financial debt has been calculated on the basis of the agreements with non-controlling interests that links the price of exercise of this put/call option to the financial performance of the subsidiaries and the Net Present Value has been discounted using the rate of 9.5%.
The increase from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 is due to the shortening of the period of exercise of the options.
The following table presents a sensitivity analysis of the Bank and other borrowings non-current — Level 3, keeping all other variables constant.
(in thousand Euro)
| Change % interest rate | At December 31, 2024
Bank and other borrowings
non-current — Level 3 |
| --- | --- |
| -0.5% | 32 |
| +0.5% | (31) |
Liquidity Risk
The liquidity risk is the risk that an entity may find it difficult to perform obligations arising from financial and trade liabilities in accordance with stipulated terms and due dates.
The Group continuously monitors the cash flow through the planning of the expected cash flows and the necessary financing sources on a weekly basis, over a monthly horizon, taking also into account the seasonality of the Group's business.
In most of the transactions, the sales policies adopted by the Group continue to call for payment of any contractually owed balances when the boat is delivered and the collection of security deposits and advances in accordance with contractually established schedules, particularly in accordance with the size of the boat.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Liquidity Risk (Continued)
The table below, which provides a quantitative analysis of the liquidity risk, shows a breakdown of future financial flows based on the financial liabilities outstanding at December 31, 2024 and at the end of the previous fiscal year, with a breakdown of the Group's financial payables by contractually stipulated due dates:
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | Future financial flows | Total Financial Flows | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 3 months | 4 to 9 months | 10 to 12 months | 1 to 5 years | More than 5 years | |||
| Bank and other borrowings (excluding lease liabilities) | (3,592) | (1,622) | (290) | (145) | (844) | (1,071) | (3,973) |
| Minority Shareholders' Loan | (500) | — | (500) | — | |||
| Other | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| Liability arising on business combination | (2,299) | — | — | (2,299) | — | ||
| Lease liabilities | (26,577) | (2,455) | (4,840) | (2,362) | (16,767) | (3,333) | (29,757) |
| Trade and other payables | (430,608) | (327,715) | (101,349) | (1,537) | (430,602) | ||
| Total | (463,576) | (331,793) | (106,480) | (4,544) | (19,911) | (4,404) | (467,131) |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | Future financial flows | Total Financial Flows | |||||
| Less than 3 months | 4 to 9 months | 10 to 12 months | 1 to 5 years | More than 5 years | |||
| Bank and other borrowings (excluding lease liabilities) | (4,732) | (2,208) | (372) | (186) | (1,362) | (1,211) | (5,338) |
| Minority Shareholders' Loan | (1,000) | — | — | (1,000) | — | — | (1,000) |
| Other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liability arising on business combination | (2,093) | — | — | — | (2,093) | — | (2,093) |
| Lease liabilities | (26,044) | (2,554) | (5,008) | (2,450) | (13,645) | (6,137) | (29,794) |
| Trade and other payables | (398,517) | (351,362) | (45,652) | (1,503) | — | — | (398,517) |
| Total | (432,386) | (356,125) | (51,032) | (5,139) | (17,100) | (7,348) | (436,743) |
The tables above analyze the maximum risk entailed by the financial liabilities (including trade payables). All flows shown are nominal undiscounted future flows, determined based on the remaining contractual due dates with regard both to principal and interest. The figures as at December 31, 2023 have been reclassified for a better comprehension.
Guarantees on loans, consisting of mortgages, are described in Note 51. They are permitted guarantees on the basis of the Facility Agreement not in use as at the Reporting date, as described in Note 35.
There are no financing agreements with suppliers included in Trade and other payables.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Market and Interest Rate Risk
This is the risk that the fair value and future financial flows of a financial instrument may fluctuate due to changes in market prices. The market risk includes the following subcategories:
- Currency risk (the risk that the value of financial instruments may fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates);
- Interest rate risk (the risk that the value of financial instruments may fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates);
- Price risk (the risk that the value of financial instruments may fluctuate due to changes in market prices).
The risk more specifically related to the Group's business is the risk of fluctuations in exchange rates. This risk relates to the possibility of changes in the Euro amount corresponding to the net foreign currency exposure for invoices issued, outstanding orders and, marginally, invoices payable and cash balances in foreign currency accounts.
The Group is primarily exposed to the exchange rate risk in relation to the US Dollar as a result of the sales made by the subsidiary Ferretti Group of America Llc.
During 2023 and 2024 no cash flow hedging was done in view of the exchange rate trend. In any case, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no currency forwards in place.
The following table presents a sensitivity analysis, at the end of each of the financial years, of the Group's profit before tax and equity (excluding losses carried forward) to a reasonably possible change in the exchange rate with the US dollar, keeping all other variables constant.
| (in thousand Euro) | At December 31, 2024 | At December 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +/- Profit | +/- Profit | |||
| Change % EUR/USD exchange rate | before tax | +/- Equity | before tax | +/- Equity |
| - 5% | 2,713 | 15,526 | 1,421 | 14,481 |
| + 5% | (2,455) | (14,047) | (1,285) | (13,101) |
The interest risk is the risk that the value of future financial flows could fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Market and Interest Rate Risk (Continued)
The following is a sensitivity analysis determined on the basis of the exposure as at the reporting dates December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 of the Group's financial debt (assuming that Euribor is above zero, considering the zero-floor condition generally applied to the Group's main borrowings).
(in thousand Euro)
| Change in 6M Euribor | At December 31, 2024 | At December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (+) | (-) | (+) | (-) | (+) | (-) |
| +50 BP | -50 BP | 151 | (151) | 154 | (154) |
| +100 BP | -100 BP | 301 | (301) | 307 | (307) |
| +200 BP | -200 BP | 603 | (603) | 614 | (614) |
| +300 BP | -300 BP | 904 | (904) | 921 | (921) |
Credit Risk
The credit risk is the risk of potential losses due to the inability of counterparties to fulfill commercial or financial obligations. This risk can arise when a counterparty defaults for technical/commercial reasons (disputes about the nature/quality of a product, interpretation of contract clauses, etc.) or when one party causes the other party to incur a loss by failing to comply with an obligation.
In light of the type of customers targeted by the Group's products and services and the commercial policies it has adopted — which envisage, in most of transactions, that the balance of the contract amount, net of advances collected, is paid before or concurrently with the delivery of the boat — the Group believes that its credit risk is not material. The payment of advances is associated with both the defined contractual due dates and the achievement of production milestones.
At the procedural level, in the limited number of cases in which the sales policies mentioned above are not applicable, the Group's receivables and the accrued advances to be paid are monitored periodically to verify compliance with contractual payment terms.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Credit Risk (Continued)
The table below reports residual amounts — i.e., already net of any write-downs — which even if expired at the reporting date (December 31, 2024) are considered fully recoverable:
| Balance as at December 31, 2024 | Not due | 30 days | Past due | Beyond 90 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-60 days | 60-90 days | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 155,744 | 155,744 | — | — | — | — |
| Trade receivables* | 36,437 | 18,347 | 3,155 | 4,078 | 465 | 10,391 |
| Other current assets | 603 | 603 | — | — | — | — |
| Financial assets included in other receivables | 6,785 | 6,785 | — | — | — | — |
| Financial assets included in other non-current assets | 3,246 | 3,246 | — | — | — | — |
| Total at December 31, 2024 | 202,815 | 184,726 | 3,155 | 4,078 | 465 | 10,391 |
(*) Net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of €3,725 thousand.
| Balance as at December 31, 2023 | Not due | 30 days | Past due | Beyond 90 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-60 days | 60-90 days | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 314,109 | 314,109 | — | — | — | — |
| Trade receivables* | 22,427 | 5,528 | 1,669 | 3,191 | 4,453 | 7,586 |
| Other current assets | 820 | 820 | — | — | — | — |
| Financial assets included in other receivables | 1,261 | 1,261 | — | — | — | — |
| Financial assets included in other non-current assets | 2,028 | 2,028 | — | — | — | — |
| Total at December 31, 2023 | 340,646 | 323,746 | 1,669 | 3,191 | 4,453 | 7,586 |
(*) Net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of €3,496 thousand.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Credit Risk (Continued)
The table below reports the amount of trade receivables — i.e., already net of any write-downs — which even if expired at the reporting date (December 31, 2024) are considered fully recoverable. The ageing analysis is presented on the basis of the collection due date of the relevant invoices and categorised into time bands based on analysis used by the management to monitor the Group's cash flow.
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | Not due | Past due | Beyond 90 days | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 30-60 days | 60-90 days | ||||
| % | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 45% | 24% |
| Trade receivables | 40,162 | 18,347 | 3,162 | 4,078 | 841 | 13,732 |
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 3,725 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 376 | 3,341 |
| Total at December 31, 2024 | 36,437 | 18,347 | 3,155 | 4,078 | 465 | 10,391 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | Not due | Past due | Beyond 90 days | |||
| 30 days | 30-60 days | 60-90 days | ||||
| % | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Trade receivables | 25,923 | 5,535 | 1,669 | 3,197 | 4,474 | 11,047 |
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 3,496 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 3,461 |
| Total at December 31, 2023 | 22,427 | 5,528 | 1,669 | 3,191 | 4,453 | 7,586 |
The table below reports an analysis of the future financial flows of the trade payables outstanding as at December 31, 2024. The ageing analysis is presented on the basis of the payment terms of the purchasing invoices and categorised into time-bands based on analysis used by the management to monitor the cash flow forecast.
| Future financial flows | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | Less than 3 months | 4 to 9 months | 10 to 12 months | 1 to 5 years | More than 5 years | Total | |
| Trade payables | 427,026 | (324,133) | (101,349) | (1,544) | — | — | 427,026 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
6. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The goals of managing the Group’s capital are safeguarding continuing operation and improving financial performance, as indicated by profit before tax, financial charges (Notes 20–22), depreciation and amortization (Note 19), of €189,891 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024 (2023: €162,657 thousand), in addition to maintenance of sound capital ratios in support of its business and maximizing value for shareholders.
The Group manages its financial structure and adjusts it in response to changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.
The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
No changes were made to capital management objectives, policies or processes during the current or previous years.
NOTES TO THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE INCOME STATEMENT
The following notes provide a review of the individual components of the income statement for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, compared with those in the income statement for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
7. NET REVENUE
The following table provides the breakdown of the item net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with the same item for the year ended December 31, 2023:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue from contracts with customers | 1,301,623 | 1,196,352 |
| Commissions and other costs related to revenue | (61,276) | (61,868) |
| Total net Revenue | 1,240,346 | (1,134,484) |
The table below shows the breakdown of net revenue by production type:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Composite yachts | 558,752 | 491,751 |
| Made-to-measure yachts | 407,166 | 440,265 |
| Super yachts | 148,646 | 117,593 |
| Other businesses | 58,785 | 61,339 |
| Total net revenue of new yachts | 1,173,349 | 1,110,949 |
| Pre-owned | 66,997 | 23,535 |
| Total net revenue | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
7. NET REVENUE (CONTINUED)
Revenue arising from other businesses is broken down below.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boat brokerage | 9,658 | 9,742 |
| Sales and provision of carpentry products and services and kinematics and steel | 19,531 | 18,781 |
| FSD | 4,809 | 3,187 |
| Provision of services and sales of replacement parts, merchandise and other goods | 16,583 | 14,949 |
| Wally sailboats | 8,204 | 14,680 |
| Total other businesses | 58,785 | 61,339 |
In accordance with IFRS 15, the Group identified the revenue streams, including the main ones:
- Sale of yachts to order;
- Sale of used boats.
Regarding the sale of yachts to order (sale of composite yachts, made-to-measure yachts and super yachts), the Group considers that the only performance obligation contained in the sales contracts is the building of the vessel, with no significant accessory services or further activities.
This performance obligation is satisfied over time of construction of boats. The payment terms are agreed with the customers on a case by case basis to match cash requirements for the production. Advance payments are agreed with each customer on the basis of the time needed to construct the boats and are paid before the completion of the construction. These contracts do not include obligations for returns, refunds and other similar obligations, however the vessels are covered by a warranty which is included in a range between 12 and 24 months.
"Commissions and other costs related to revenue" mainly represents the costs incurred by the Group for the intermediation activities carried out by the dealers and brokers.
"Boat brokerage" refer to the activity related to yacht brokerage and yacht charters performed by the U.S. subsidiary Allied Marine.
"Sales and provision of carpentry products and services and kinematics and steel" relates mainly to subsidiaries Zago S.p.A. and Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A., concerning assembly works and wooden furnishings for yachts of over 100 feet produced by third-party sites and cruise ships and automatic kinetic systems for yachts.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
7. NET REVENUE (CONTINUED)
"Provision of services and sales of replacement parts, merchandise and other goods" partly refers to the refit activity that the Group carried out, and partly regard the sale of replacement parts and other assistance services rendered in Italy and worldwide on boats previously sold. In addition, in 2024 as well the Group continued to sell Riva brand luxury accessories, as part of the Riva Brand Experience project.
The breakdown of net revenue by geographical area was as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 593,477 | 480,065 |
| Mea | 269,326 | 212,316 |
| Apac | 39,571 | 98,211 |
| America | 270,975 | 320,356 |
| Total net revenue of new yachts | 1,173,349 | 1,110,949 |
| Pre-owned | 66,997 | 23,535 |
| Total net revenue | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 |
In accordance with IFRS 15, net revenue are shown below with a breakdown into obligations fulfilled at a point in time and those that are fulfilled over time.
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| At a point in time | 110,353 | 69,250 |
| Over time | 1,129,994 | 1,065,234 |
| Total net revenue | 1,240,346 | 1,134,484 |
The table below shows the amount of revenue from recognized contract liabilities which had been included among contract liabilities at the beginning of the year:
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from contract liabilities | 185,101 | 160,550 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
7. NET REVENUE (CONTINUED)
The following table shows the amount of transaction price for existing contracts outstanding at December 31, 2024 which will be converted into revenue from contracts with customers within one year or after one year.
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Within one year | 533,986 | 565,635 |
| After one year | 366,018 | 292,390 |
| 900,003 | 858,024 |
The amounts of transaction prices allocated to the remaining performance obligations which are expected to be recognized as revenue after one year relate to sale of new boats, of which the performance obligation is to be satisfied within two years. All the other amounts of transaction prices allocated to the remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognized as revenue within one year. The amounts disclosed above do not include variable consideration which is constrained, that is included in contract liabilities. Transactions for contracts outstanding at the end of the previous year amounted to €565,635 thousand and which were expected to be converted into revenues within one year were substantially realized during the current year.
8. CHANGE IN INVENTORIES OF WORK-IN-PROCESS, SEMI-FINISHED AND FINISHED GOODS
The change in inventories of work-in-process, semi-finished and finished goods refers to inventories of boats not covered by orders.
9. COST CAPITALIZED
This item, amounting to €34,604 thousand, consists mainly of costs incurred for labor, materials and manufacturing overhead that were capitalized under the item "Models and moulds". These costs were incurred primarily for the internal production of models and moulds used to build fiberglass-reinforced plastic forms which constitute the hull and other structural elements of the boats classified in this item as per industry practice.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
10. OTHER INCOME
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Income from relationship with suppliers | 15,684 | 10,866 |
| Gains on sales of assets | 6,361 | 118 |
| Damage settlements | 2,510 | 1,959 |
| Rebilling of miscellaneous costs to customers and dealers | 1,341 | 1,273 |
| Rental income | 870 | 873 |
| Other | 4,157 | 7,134 |
| Total Other income | 30,923 | 22,223 |
The item "Income from relationship with suppliers" mainly regards (i) invoices to suppliers due to non-compliance of materials received; (ii) proceeds from sundry activities not directly connected with shipbuilding such as income from promotional, marketing and co-branding agreements entered into with other internationally-renowned firms; (iii) Cost over-accruals, mainly referred to differences on cost forecasts recorded in the previous years for the supplies of services and raw materials, whose final account proved to be lower; and (iv) the contributions received from suppliers which co-operate with the Group.
The item "Gains on sales of assets" refers primarily to the sale of two demonstrative boats that were accounted as a fixed assets.
The item "Damage settlements" refers primarily to the insurance income related to damages occurred to some boats for €1,262 thousand and for €516 thousand to final settlement of damages occurred to a Company's shipyard for bad weather damage due to rain and hail.
11. RAW MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES USED
This item primarily reflects purchases of raw and ancillary materials and the change for the year in the corresponding inventories.
12. CONTRACTORS COSTS
This item consists mainly of the costs incurred to outsource certain phases of the production process. This is because the boat building process can include the use of external companies as contractors for the construction and assembly of onboard equipment installed in Group boats.
13. COSTS FOR TRADE SHOWS, EVENTS AND ADVERTISING
The main components of this item are advertising and promotional expenses and expenses incurred to attend industry trade shows. This item also includes costs of communication and image consulting.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
14. OTHER SERVICE COSTS
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and customs clearing costs | 27,891 | 27,776 |
| Technical consulting | 13,838 | 14,594 |
| Tax, legal and administrative consulting services | 10,027 | 10,488 |
| Insurance | 8,213 | 6,757 |
| Utilities | 7,610 | 7,800 |
| Travel and per diem expenses | 6,336 | 6,358 |
| Maintenance | 6,012 | 5,253 |
| Entertainment expenses | 5,534 | 6,444 |
| Fees paid to members of corporate governance bodies | 5,224 | 6,081 |
| Recruiting and training costs | 3,332 | 3,091 |
| Other | 25,397 | 23,275 |
| Total other service costs | 119,415 | 117,917 |
The item "Technical consulting" amounting to €13,838 thousand refers to consultancy on production issues and services rendered by engineering firms and designers with regard to the design of boats and new models of vessels, interiors and other studies and research bearing on the shipbuilding process. It also includes the costs of certifications or services from other entities of a technical nature.
The item "Tax, legal and administrative consulting services" mainly included €3,936 thousand for legal advice and notaries' fees and €2,567 thousand relating to administrative consulting, including accounts auditing, and tax assistance. Moreover, €761 thousand referred to IT consulting.
During the Reporting Period, "Fees paid to members of corporate governance bodies" included €4,936 thousand for fixed and variable compensation, benefits and social contribution paid to Directors, as well as €186 thousand in fees paid to Statutory Auditors and €102 thousand for the Supervisory Body.
With regard to the Note "Fees paid to Directors, Statutory Auditors, members of the Supervisory Body and Independent Auditors", please see the schedule relating to the fees received by the Group's corporate bodies.
The item "Recruiting and training costs" mainly refers to the costs incurred by Group companies for the company canteen and meal vouchers (as provided for contractually), as well as remuneration for project workers and the costs of training.
The item "Other" consists mainly of costs incurred for services of various types, such as outsourced services for approximately €10.7 million, services related to brokerage activities for €5.9 million, security services for €1.3 million, janitorial services for €4.4 million, industrial reclamation and discharges for €2.1 million.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
15. RENTALS AND LEASES
The Group recognized the right-of-use assets and the lease liabilities, excluding short-term leases and leases related to low-value assets. The right-of-use assets of most lease contracts were recognized based on the carrying amount, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate. For some lease contracts, the right-of-use assets were recognized based to the amount equal to the lease liabilities, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments relating to the lease previously recognized. Lease liabilities were recognized at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate at the date of first time application.
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term rentals and leases | 3,807 | 2,930 |
| Rentals and leases for low-value assets | 3,340 | 2,269 |
| Royalties | 5,122 | 4,556 |
| Total rentals and leases | 12,269 | 9,755 |
16. PERSONNEL COSTS
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 104,382 | 93,983 |
| Social security contributions | 33,906 | 30,773 |
| Non-current employee benefits and other provisions | 6,656 | 5,971 |
| Total personnel costs | 144,944 | 130,727 |
The five highest-paid employees during the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 include a director, whose details are given in Note 49, and four employees, who are not directors and whose personnel costs are as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 5,361 | 6,583 |
| Social security contributions | 278 | 514 |
| Non-current employee benefits and other provisions | 79 | 70 |
| Total personnel costs | 5,718 | 7,167 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
16. PERSONNEL COSTS (CONTINUED)
The number of highest-paid non-Director employees whose remuneration fell into the following ranges were as follows (for 2023 it was included in the special cash bonus paid under the Management Incentive Plan):
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| HK$3,500,001–HK$4,000,000 | 2 | — |
| HK$4,500,001–HK$5,000,000 | 1 | — |
| HK$5,500,001–HK$15,500,000 | 1 | 4 |
| Total number of employees | 4 | 4 |
17. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement agreements and damages compensations | 6,130 | 657 |
| Taxes and fees other than income taxes | 1,830 | 1,634 |
| Re-billable costs | 1,665 | 564 |
| Memberships in trade associations | 1,036 | 768 |
| Advertising and promotional material | 625 | 607 |
| Cost under-accruals | 504 | 1,894 |
| Charity initiatives | 147 | 1,176 |
| Reward vouchers and other benefits for employees | 65 | 50 |
| Losses on asset sales | 6 | 39 |
| Sundry operating costs | 756 | 571 |
| Total other operating expenses | 12,763 | 7,961 |
The item "Settlement agreements and damages compensations" relates to some agreements entered into in the course of the year ended December 31, 2024 with customers and the costs resulting from a litigation related to a dismissed business.
The item "Taxes and fees other than income taxes" includes the cost of IMU (municipal property tax), stamp duty, Tari (waste tax) and other minor taxes.
The item "Cost under-accruals" refers mainly to the higher costs incurred during the financial year in excess of the provisions recognized in the financial year ended December 31, 2023 for supplies pertaining to the previous years.
The item "Sundry operating costs" includes mainly gifts, fines, stamp duties, etc.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
18. PROVISIONS AND IMPAIRMENT
This item is shown net of utilizations and releases to income made for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Allocations to the provision for product warranties | 19,377 | 25,071 |
| Provision for miscellaneous risks, net | (3,660) | 4,478 |
| Allocations to the provision for doubtful accounts | 660 | 1,198 |
| Total provisions and impairment | 16,377 | 30,747 |
19. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation of property, plant and machinery | 49,966 | 48,099 |
| Depreciation of rights-of-use assets | 11,362 | 8,749 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 5,122 | 6,319 |
| Total depreciation and amortization | 66,451 | 63,167 |
Reference should be made to the tables on property, plant, equipment and intangible assets for additional details.
20. FINANCIAL INCOME
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest income from banks | 5,408 | 6,924 |
| Interest and other financial income | 605 | 1,728 |
| Total financial income | 6,013 | 8,652 |
The interest income from banks refers to the time deposits accounts agreements with five primary banks, in order to benefit of increasing interest rates.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
21. FINANCIAL EXPENSES
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Interests on banks and other loans | 1,236 | 1,403 |
| Interest on lease liabilities | 579 | 375 |
| Interest on provision for severance benefits and pensions | 201 | 102 |
| Other financial expenses | 1,305 | 2,259 |
| Total financial expenses | 3,321 | 4,139 |
22. FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS/(LOSSES)
As at December 31, 2024, the Group does not have exchange rate risk hedging contracts in force; as a result, creditor and debtor balances denominated in foreign currency are subject to changes on the basis of the exchange rates in force at December 31, 2024.
23. INCOME TAX
As shown in the table that follows, the "income tax" amount for the year ended December 31, 2024 was tax expenses of €38,217 thousand, as detailed below:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax (IRES) | (7,157) | (5,407) |
| Regional tax (IRAP) | (5,301) | (5,412) |
| Federal taxes and other foreign taxes | (457) | (1,488) |
| Total current taxes | (12,916) | (12,307) |
| R&D tax credit | 636 | 1,033 |
| Prior-year taxes | (2) | 291 |
| Deferred taxes | (25,935) | (9,536) |
| Total income tax | (38,217) | (20,519) |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
23. INCOME TAX (CONTINUED)
The IRES (Imposta sul reddito delle società) taxable base of Ferretti S.p.A. and the subsidiary Zago S.p.A. positive, and therefore, within the framework of national tax consolidation, a provision was made for this tax based on the 24% rate currently in force in Italy. The increase is attributable to the higher taxable income for the year and the absence of the recognition of deferred tax assets on tax losses carried forward as happened in 2023.
Also, the IRAP (Imposta regionale sulle attività produttive) taxable base of Ferretti S.p.A. and the subsidiaries Zago S.p.A. and Sea Lion Srl was positive, and therefore a provision was made for this tax based on the rate in force in the regions in which the value of production is calculated.
For companies based in the United States, federal and state taxes of €455 thousand are due, as a result of the increase in taxable income during the period.
The amount of the deferred taxes is mainly attributable to the use of losses carryforward for the amount of €29,391 thousand (Note 30).
The following table provides a reconciliation between the nominal and effective tax rate of the Group for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| (in thousands Euro) | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical taxable base* | 126,377 | 104,022 |
| IRES 24% | (30,330) | (24,965) |
| IRAP 3.90% | (4,929) | (4,057) |
| Total theoretical tax | (35,259) | (29,022) |
| Credit used for ACE (Allowance for Corporate Equity) of the year | — | 2,720 |
| Recognition of R&D receivable | 636 | 1,033 |
| Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses | — | 10,868 |
| Undeductible costs | (1,210) | (3,707) |
| Other differences | (2,383) | (2,410) |
| Effective tax recognized in the income statement | (38,216) | (20,519) |
(*) Figure referred to the profit before tax.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
23. INCOME TAX (CONTINUED)
The Group has applied the temporary exception issued by the IASB in May 2023 from the accounting requirements for deferred taxes in IAS 12. Accordingly, the Group neither recognizes nor discloses information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes.
On December 28, 2023, the government of Italy enacted the Pillar Two income taxes legislation effective from January 1, 2024 (see Legislative Decree no. 209/2023 and the subsequent Ministerial Decrees, hereinafter "the Italian Pillar Two rules").
According to the Pillar Two model rules published by the OECD, Shandong Heavy Industry Group ("SHIG") — located in China for tax purposes — would qualify as Ultimate Parent Entity ("UPE") as it consolidates all its subsidiaries on a line-by-line basis. As a consequence, the Pillar Two perimeter would be identified with all the entities that are included on a line-by-line method in the Consolidated Financial Statements of SHIG, including Ferretti S.p.A. and its subsidiaries ("Ferretti sub-group"). Even if China has not yet implemented the Pillar Two discipline, SHIG, as the UPE, will be in charge of the calculation of the jurisdictional effective tax rate according to the Pillar Two Rules as it may be the data owner for the whole Group with reference to Transitional CbCR Safe Harbours ("TSH") and jurisdictional ETR calculations.
According to the Italian Pillar Two rules, Ferretti S.p.A. qualifies as the partially-owned parent entity ("POPE") for Pillar Two purposes, as (i) it owns profit rights in other entities that are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of SHIG and (ii) more than 20% of its profit rights are held by entities that are not included in this consolidation perimeter.
Under the Italian Pillar Two rules, since Ferretti S.p.A. is a POPE not fully owned by another POPE and that is located in a jurisdiction that has implemented the Pillar Two legislation, it is required to pay, in Italy, the top-up tax (if any) up to their allocable share in its subsidiaries which are located in low-taxed jurisdictions (i.e., that are taxed at an effective tax rate determined in accordance to the Italian Pillar Two rules of less than 15%).
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
23. INCOME TAX (CONTINUED)
SHIG has performed a preliminary assessment of the TSH on the basis of the OECD rules on "Safe Harbour and Penalty Relief" issued on December 20, 2022 (and the subsequent Administrative Guidelines), which are intended as "qualifying international agreement on safe harbours" for the purposes of the EU Directive n. 2523/2022 (art. 32) and the Italian Pillar Two rules. This preliminary assessment is based on the group's accounting data for the fiscal year 2024 as reported from the Group entities in the consolidation process, before making any adjustments that would eliminate income or expense attributable to intra-group transactions.
Based on FY 2024 financial data, no significant impact in terms of potential top up tax is expected for the Ferretti sub-group. This preliminary assessment has been performed considering a number of technical positions based on the content of the TSH rules and other guidelines currently available. In this regard, considering the lack of specific interpretations and explanations by the OECD, the EU Directive, the Italian law, such technical positions shall be confirmed once the expected clarifications will be provided at OECD, EU and domestic level.
The Group is continuing to assess the impact of the Pillar Two income taxes legislation on its future financial performance.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTES TO THE MAIN ASSET ITEMS
The following Notes provide a breakdown of the individual components of the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2024 compared with December 31, 2023.
CURRENT ASSETS
24. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank and postal accounts | 135,625 | 171,627 |
| Time deposit | 89 | 142,464 |
| Cash and securities on hand | 20,015 | 18 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 155,744 | 314,109 |
The items listed above can be converted readily into cash and are not exposed to a significant risk that their value may change. There are no obligations or restrictions on use except for time deposits accounts which do not bear interests at the agreed rate, if not maintained util the maturity date. Amounts collected and held in escrow accounts are classified as current assets, under the line item "Other current assets".
The carrying amount of "Cash and cash equivalents" is deemed to be aligned with their fair value at the reporting date.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company has signed time deposit accounts agreements with five primary banks, in order to benefit of increasing interest rates, with maturities ranging from one month to six months.
The time deposits accounts with a maturity of more than three months are classified as current financial assets (see Note 29), if any.
The credit risk related to liquid assets is very limited because the counterparties are major national and international banking institutions and the currency of the cash and cash equivalents were mainly denominated in Euro (for details see Note 6).
A detailed analysis of the changes that occurred in this item is provided in the cash flow statement.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
25. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 36,437 | 22,427 |
| Other receivables | 38,137 | 47,843 |
| Total trade and other receivables | 74,574 | 70,271 |
| Trade receivables | ||
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
| Accounts receivable from customers | 40,162 | 25,923 |
| (Less) Provision for doubtful accounts | (3,725) | (3,496) |
| Total trade receivables | 36,437 | 22,427 |
"Accounts receivable from customers" as at December 31, 2024 relate primarily to sales and services other than boat sales, for which the balance is generally received before delivery based on the contractual terms and conditions in force. Therefore, they refer to paid after-sales services, sales of material and spare parts, merchandising and provision of joinery works. These are considered to be receivable within 12 months.
The provision for doubtful accounts, calculated by the Group in compliance with IFRS 9, changed as follows in the two years of reference:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| At beginning of year | 3,495 | 3,216 |
| Impairment losses, net | 660 | 881 |
| Amount written off as uncollectible | (430) | (602) |
| At end of year | 3,725 | 3,496 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
25. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED)
An impairment analysis is performed at the end of each of the reporting dates to measure expected credit losses. The provision rates are based on the aging for each specific customer. The calculation reflects the probability-weighted outcome, the time value of money and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.
For an analysis of the aging of trade receivables by the due date and net of the provision for doubtful accounts, refer to Note 6, Management of financial risks.
In view of the fact that the Group's trade receivables relate to a large number of diversified customers, there is no significant concentration of credit risk.
Other receivables
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Other tax receivables | 16,282 | 16,760 |
| Accruals, deferrals and other receivables | 21,855 | 31,083 |
| Total other receivables | 38,137 | 47,843 |
Other tax receivables mainly refer to VAT.
The item "Accruals, deferrals and other receivables" may be broken down as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables owed by social security institutions | 413 | 376 |
| Commissions advances | 8,025 | 5,177 |
| Advances, prepayments and sundry receivables from suppliers | 7,797 | 20,741 |
| Others | 114 | 8 |
| Accruals and deferrals | 5,506 | 4,782 |
| Total accruals, deferrals and other receivables | 21,855 | 31,083 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
25. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED)
Other receivables (CONTINUED)
"Receivables owed by social security institutions" at December 31, 2024 refer mainly to receivables from the Italian workman's compensation agency (INAIL) of €182 thousand, for advances and payments to employees, as well as, for the residual amount, advances against the Redundancy Fund paid to employees on behalf of the Italian social security administration (INPS), still to be refunded for €2 thousand.
The balance relating to "Advances, prepayments and sundry receivables from suppliers" as at December 31, 2024 mainly refers for about the advances paid to suppliers for services that have not yet been completed or work progress payments for goods not yet delivered. The item as at December 31, 2023 included €14.25 million related to the advance payment for the acquisition of an additional 30,000 square meters adjacent to the San Vitale Shipyard, that was executed in January 2024.
As at December 31, 2024, the loss allowance of other receivables was assessed to be minimal.
26. CONTRACT ASSETS
"Contract assets" consist of the amount payable by customers arising from contracts completed at the end of this accounting period, stated net of contract liabilities.
"Contract assets" are measured over time since they meet all the requirements set out in IFRS 15 and are recognized using the input method according to the percentage completed.
The following table provides the breakdown arising from "Contract assets" as at December 31, 2024, compared to those as at December 31, 2023.
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross value of contract assets | 767,259 | 636,577 |
| Advances collected | (570,540) | (469,731) |
| Total contract assets | 196,719 | 166,846 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
27. INVENTORIES
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 Allowance for write-downs | 31/12/2023 Allowance for write-downs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross value | Net amount | Gross value | Net amount | Gross value | Net amount | |
| Raw materials and components inventory | 72,154 | (6,952) | 65,203 | 74,216 | (8,740) | 65,475 |
| Work in progress and semi-finished goods | 161,922 | 0 | 161,922 | 113,162 | 113,162 | 92,783 |
| New boats | 181,726 | 0 | 181,726 | 121,877 | 121,877 | 121,877 |
| Used boats | 45,959 | (11,216) | 34,744 | 49,339 | (12,121) | 37,219 |
| Total inventories | 461,762 | (18,167) | 443,594 | 358,593 | (20,861) | 337,732 |
The "Raw materials and components inventory" is adjusted by an allowance for write-downs of €6,952 thousand at December 31, 2024 (€8,740 thousand at December 31, 2023) that reflects an estimate of slow-moving and/or potentially obsolete inventory items.
The item "Work in progress and semi-finished goods" includes boats not covered by orders at the end of the year.
The item "New boats", refers to boats not covered by orders, whose production had been completed at the closing date of the financial year.
The carrying amount of the used boats was adjusted by means of an allowance for write-downs of €11,216 thousand, in order to bring the purchase cost down to its estimated realizable value.
The expected time for inventories to be recovered is as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Within one year | 405,525 | 315,785 |
| Beyond one year | 38,069 | 21,947 |
| Total inventories | 443,594 | 337,732 |
28. ADVANCES ON INVENTORIES
The item "Advances on inventories" refers to the advances that the Group pays to its suppliers for purchases of raw materials.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
29. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
The item "Other current assets" totaled €603 thousand as at December 31, 2024 detailed as follow:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow accounts | 234 | 433 |
| Incidental borrowing costs | 369 | 385 |
| Other | 0 | 3 |
| Total other current assets | 603 | 820 |
The escrow accounts for €234 thousand as at December 31, 2024 refers to the deposits received by the subsidiary Allied Marine Inc. for its brokerage service (€433 thousand at December 31, 2023). These funds, which are provided by customers upon the signing of an order, are held in escrow until the boat is delivered to the corresponding customer.
The "Incidentals borrowing costs" refer for €369 thousands to the committed "Revolving Credit Facility" finalized on July 26, 2024 and available until July 2029 (Note 35).
30. INCOME TAX RECOVERABLE
As at December 31, 2024, income tax recoverable includes mainly tax credits recognized under Italian incentive laws ("Industria 4.0" and "Credito d'imposta Ricerca e Sviluppo e Design e Ideazione estetica 2023") for €1,477 thousand and advances for IRES and IRAP and federal taxes for €643 thousand paid in excess of the amount due at year end by some Group subsidiaries.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
31. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Movements in this item in the year 2024 were as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | Land and buildings | Plant, machinery and equipment | Other property, plant and equipment | Models and moulds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January 1, 2024 | |||||
| Cost | 350,538 | 78,251 | 60,284 | 330,443 | 819,516 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (97,861) | (53,017) | (33,749) | (252,812) | (437,170) |
| Net carrying amount | 252,678 | 25,233 | 26,805 | 77,631 | 382,347 |
| At January 1, 2024, net of accumulated depreciation | 252,678 | 25,233 | 26,805 | 77,631 | 382,347 |
| Additions — owned assets | 77,831 | 14,225 | 5,184 | 35,135 | 132,375 |
| Additions — right-of-use assets | 9,204 | 1,575 | 1,704 | 0 | 12,483 |
| Disposals | (17) | (78) | (5,067) | 0 | (5,162) |
| Disposals — right-of-use assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation — owned assets | (14,322) | (5,354) | (4,988) | (25,302) | (49,966) |
| Depreciation — right-of-use assets | (9,472) | (89) | (1,800) | 0 | (11,362) |
| Reclassification | (2,562) | 1,143 | 1,483 | (728) | 664 |
| Exchange realignment | (246) | 685 | 371 | 0 | 809 |
| At December 31, 2024, net of accumulated depreciation | 313,093 | 37,340 | 23,692 | 86,736 | 460,860 |
| At December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Cost | 432,913 | 95,666 | 60,562 | 364,532 | 953,671 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (119,820) | (58,325) | (36,870) | (277,797) | (492,812) |
| Net carrying amount | 313,093 | 37,340 | 23,691 | 86,735 | 460,860 |
As at December 31, 2024, the net carrying amounts of land and buildings, plant, machinery and equipment, and other equipment and vehicles included right-of-use assets amounting to €15,566 thousand, €1,641 thousand and €1,526 thousand, respectively.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NON-CURRENT ASSETS (CONTINUED)
31. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
Movements in this item in 2023 were as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | Land and buildings | Plant, machinery and equipment | Other property, plant and equipment | Models and moulds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January 1, 2023 | |||||
| Cost | 263,335 | 67,720 | 50,980 | 307,492 | 689,527 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (80,273) | (49,005) | (28,665) | (228,224) | (386,131) |
| Net carrying amount | 183,098 | 18,714 | 22,315 | 79,268 | 303,394 |
| At January 1, 2024, net of accumulated depreciation | 183,098 | 18,714 | 22,315 | 79,268 | 303,394 |
| Additions — owned assets | 80,661 | 12,196 | 6,344 | 28,383 | 127,584 |
| Additions — right-of-use assets | 7,000 | 340 | 980 | 0 | 8,320 |
| Disposals | (21) | (741) | (48) | (623) | (1,434) |
| Disposals — right-of-use assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation — owned assets | (10,770) | (4,205) | (3,969) | (29,155) | (48,099) |
| Depreciation — right-of-use assets | (7,360) | (266) | (1,123) | 0 | (8,749) |
| Reclassification | 456 | (1,186) | 1,484 | (241) | 513 |
| Exchange realignment | (386) | 382 | 821 | 0 | 817 |
| At December 31, 2023, net of accumulated depreciation | 252,678 | 25,233 | 26,805 | 77,631 | 382,347 |
| At December 31, 2023 | |||||
| Cost | 350,538 | 78,251 | 60,284 | 330,443 | 819,516 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (97,861) | (53,017) | (33,749) | (252,812) | (437,170) |
| Net carrying amount | 252,678 | 25,233 | 26,805 | 77,631 | 382,347 |
As at December 31, 2023, the net carrying amounts of land and buildings, plant, machinery and equipment, and other equipment and vehicles included right-of-use assets amounting to €15,834 thousand, €156 thousand and €1,622 thousand, respectively.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
32. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Movements in this item in the year ended December 31, 2024 were as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | Goodwill | Indefinitive life Trademarks | Other intangible assets | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January 1, 2024 | ||||
| Cost | 8,914 | 244,599 | 75,321 | 328,834 |
| Accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 | (52,182) | (52,182) |
| Net carrying amount | 8,914 | 244,599 | 23,140 | 276,652 |
| At January 1, 2024, net of accumulated amortization | 8,914 | 244,599 | 23,140 | 276,652 |
| Additions | 0 | 347 | 8,127 | 8,474 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amortization | 0 | 0 | (5,123) | (5,123) |
| Impairment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reclassification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exchange realignment | 0 | 0 | 446 | 446 |
| At December 31, 2024, net of accumulated amortization | 8,914 | 244,946 | 26,590 | 280,449 |
| Cost | 8,914 | 244,946 | 83,894 | 337,754 |
| Accumulated amortization | 0 | 0 | (57,304) | (57,304) |
| Net carrying amount | 8,914 | 244,946 | 26,590 | 280,449 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
32. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Movements in this item in the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | Goodwill | Indefinitive life Trademarks | Other intangible assets | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At January 1, 2023 | ||||
| Cost | 8,914 | 244,448 | 56,833 | 310,195 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | — | (46,125) | (46,125) |
| Net carrying amount | 8,914 | 244,448 | 10,709 | 264,070 |
| At January 1, 2023, net of accumulated amortization | 8,914 | 244,448 | 10,709 | 264,070 |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | — | 180 | 19,305 | 19,485 |
| Additions | ||||
| Disposals | — | — | (6,057) | (6,057) |
| Amortization | — | — | (262) | (262) |
| Reclassification | — | — | (554) | (554) |
| Exchange realignment | — | (29) | — | (29) |
| At December 31, 2023, net of accumulated amortization | 8,914 | 244,599 | 23,140 | 276,652 |
| Cost | 8,914 | 244,599 | 75,321 | 328,834 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | — | (52,182) | (52,182) |
| Net carrying amount | 8,914 | 244,599 | 23,140 | 276,652 |
Goodwill
Goodwill is related to the investment in the subsidiary Zago S.p.A., the subsidiary Ferretti Group (Monaco) S.a.M. and the subsidiaries acquired for the year ended December 31, 2022 in Massello S.r.l. and Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A., as shown in the table below.
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Zago S.p.A. | 332 | 332 |
| Ferretti Group (Monaco) S.a.M. | 1,299 | 1,299 |
| Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. | 2,699 | 2,699 |
| Il Massello S.r.l. | 4,584 | 4,584 |
| Total goodwill | 8,914 | 8,914 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
32. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Trademarks
A breakdown of the value of "Trademarks" as at December 31, 2024 is as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Ferretti Yachts | 95,318 | 95,318 |
| Crn | 46,528 | 46,528 |
| Custom Line | 36,718 | 36,718 |
| Riva | 30,848 | 30,848 |
| Wally | 25,434 | 25,434 |
| Pershing | 8,609 | 8,609 |
| Easy Boat | 9 | 9 |
| Costs for trademark registration | 1,481 | 1,134 |
| Total trademarks | 244,946 | 244,599 |
Impairment test on indefinite useful life intangible assets
On December 31, 2024, the Group carried out impairment tests on these assets.
Based on the process of identification of Cash Generating Units ("CGUs"), the value of trademarks is allocated to the individual CGUs, as they have been identified based on the trademarks produced and marketed.
The main assumptions underlying the impairment test performed to determine value in use, which are those concerning operating cash flows, discount rate and growth rate, are reviewed below:
a. the free cash flows used to determine value in use were those derived from the management's most recent forecasts with a five-year time period;
b. the impairment test was performed considering as the value in use of the CGUs, which includes their terminal value, determined in accordance with the perpetuity criterion; and
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
32. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Trademarks (Continued)
Impairment test on indefinite useful life intangible assets (Continued)
c. the main criteria used to determine the value in use are summarized in the following table, and are the same for all the CGUs:
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest rate for riskless assets | 3.50% | 4.24% |
| Discount rate pre-tax — WACC | 12.68% | 12.68% |
| Perpetuity growth rate (g-rate) | 2.00% | 2.00% |
d. the Group's management adopted a discount rate in a configuration pre-tax effects that reflects current market valuations of the cost of money and the specific risk associated with each CGU. In the calculation of the terminal value, the Group uses a long-term growth rate of 2.0% after considering publicly available data and market perspective.
The impairment test results did not indicate any need to write down the intangible and tangible assets for the Group's CGUs. The Group also carried out a second-level test, considering and verifying goodwill impairment at that level. The impairment test carried out did not show any need for write-downs.
The Group also conducted sensitivity analyses of the parameters applied in the base version of the test, increasing or decreasing the WACC discount rate and/or the growth-rate.
On the basis of the analyzes done, the management of the Group has not identified that a reasonable possible change in the key parameters that could cause the carrying amount of the CGUs to exceed the recoverable amount as at the end of 2024 and 2023.
Other Intangible Assets
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Concessions | 14,188 | 11,420 |
| Intellectual property rights | 11,716 | 11,164 |
| Software | 685 | 555 |
| Total other intangible assets | 26,590 | 23,140 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
32. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Other Intangible Assets (Continued)
This item includes:
- “Concessions” refers chiefly to (i) for a net book value of €12,397 thousand, the costs incurred to acquire an area of approximately 17,000 sq.m. of the Ravenna shipyard pursuant to a public land-use concession, used as a dry dock and a quay with docks and launching structure. The Group applied for a new concession for an extended area and time, with an increase of the quay for the construction of piers and partial filling of the dry dock that was approved by the competent Authority in November 2024 for 40 years, which is in the process of being formally signed; (ii) the costs incurred to acquire docking rights until 2053 in a marina located in Cattolica within the framework of the Detailed Public Initiative Plan for Port Facilities in the Municipality of Cattolica, for a net book value of €587 thousand; (iii) the docking right in the marina Porto Mirabello, in the Gulf of La Spezia, the net value of the investment is €586 thousand; the right will remain valid until 2067;
- “Intellectual property rights” with a net book value of €11,716 thousand include the costs of the projects carried out by the Group, which extended to the main business areas, in view of constant improvement and complete integration of the various Group companies operating in Italy and abroad, as part of the reorganization of the Group initiated in previous years. This item also includes the design work to develop naval platforms for the construction of the CRN models. The Group conducted research and development on innovative solutions for each model to be applied to all units built. In particular, the projects being developed include: the creation of special gates, built on land before the steel boat structure arrives in the shipyard; standardization of the plant processes; study of the installation of plastic pipes to optimize footprint; development of an engine room optimized for the passage of pipes and conduits; and the study and development of light-weight furnishings, with support from the Engineering Department.
- the residual value of the item “Other intangible assets” (€685 thousand) referred to the net value of licenses for new IT applications and the net value of patents.
33. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
A breakdown of this item is as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity investments designated at fair value through income statement | 5 | 5 |
| Deposits | 1,881 | 1,620 |
| Commissions advances | 3,485 | 2,703 |
| Other assets | 1,227 | 1,748 |
| Incidental borrowing costs | 1,216 | 0 |
| Total other non-current assets | 7,814 | 6,077 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
33. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS (CONTINUED)
a) Equity investments
The balances mainly include equity investment in industry consortia. During the financial year ended at December 31, 2023 the equity investment in Nouveau Port Golf Juan which owns certain commercial premises currently occupied by a restaurant was written down as the state concession will expire at the end of June 2024.
b) Commissions advances
The balances mainly refer to advances on commissions paid on the basis of interim receipts from customers for boats that will be delivered after the following year.
c) Other assets
The item “Other assets” chiefly refer to prepaid expenses due after year-end.
d) Incidents borrowing costs
The item “Incidentals borrowing costs” refers for €1,216 thousands to the expenses borne for the signing of the agreement for a new committed “Revolving Credit Facility” finalized on July 26, 2024 and available until July 2029 (Note 35).
34. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
In detail, movements for the year ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | Provisions | Inventory write-downs | Provision for doubtful accounts | Differences in depreciation and amortization for reporting rather than tax purposes | Goodwill relevant for income tax purposes | Tax losses | Other sundry differences | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024 | 18,604 | 4,309 | 614 | 11,139 | 906 | 41,378 | 955 | 77,905 |
| Credited/(charged) to: | ||||||||
| profit or loss | (146) | 720 | — | 1,691 | (172) | (29,391) | 30 | 27,268 |
| other reserves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| At December 31, 2024 | 18,457 | 5,029 | 614 | 12,830 | 734 | 11,987 | 985 | 50,637 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
34. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (CONTINUED)
| (in thousands Euro) | Depreciation of land and other assets valued at less than 516/k | Trademarks | Leases | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2024 | 1,315 | 60,659 | 5,292 | 3,715 | 70,981 |
| Charged/(credited) to: | |||||
| profit or loss | — | — | (129) | (1,209) | (1,338) |
| other comprehensive income | — | — | — | 158 | 158 |
| Exchange differences | — | — | — | 34 | 34 |
| At December 31, 2024 | 1,315 | 60,659 | 5,163 | 2,697 | 69,835 |
In detail, movements for the year ended December 31, 2023 are as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | Provisions | Inventory write-downs | Provision for doubtful accounts | Differences in depreciation and amortization for reporting rather than tax purposes | Goodwill relevant for income tax purposes | Tax losses | Other sundry differences | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 | 13,773 | 2,653 | 633 | 10,484 | 1,114 | 57,683 | 904 | 87,243 |
| Credited/(charged) to: | ||||||||
| Profit or loss | 4,831 | 1,656 | (19) | 655 | (208) | 10,868 | (51) | 17,835 |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | — | — | — | — | — | (27,173) | — | (27,173) |
| Other reserves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| At December 31, 2023 | 18,604 | 4,309 | 614 | 11,139 | 906 | 41,378 | 955 | 77,905 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
34. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (CONTINUED)
| (in thousands Euro) | Depreciation of land and other assets valued at less than 516/k | Trademarks | Leases | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 | 1,315 | 60,659 | 5,420 | 3,450 | 70,850 |
| Charged/(credited) to: | |||||
| Profit or loss | — | — | (129) | 327 | 198 |
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | 39 | 39 |
| Exchange differences | — | — | — | (100) | (100) |
| At December 31, 2023 | 1,315 | 60,659 | 5,292 | 3,715 | 70,981 |
For the purpose of their presentation in financial statements, some tax assets and liabilities have been set off each other in the statement of financial position. Below is an analysis of Group's deferred tax assets:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets | — | 6,926 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 19,202 | — |
| Total deferred tax assets | 19,202 | 6,926 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
34. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (CONTINUED)
The Company has tax assets arising from tax losses of €11,987 thousand and €41,378 thousand as at December 31, 2023 and 2022 that are available without any time limit for offsetting against future taxable profits of the entities included in Group tax consolidation scheme in the limit of 80% of the income (the Italian tax regulations permits to deduce in future periods tax losses that were not deducted in the past). Deferred tax assets were recognized, consistently with IAS 12 requirements, only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilized.
No deferred tax assets arising from tax losses carried forward ("DTAs") have not been recognized as at December 31, 2024.
At each reporting date, the Group reassesses its DTAs, (both recognized and unrecognized) and it recognizes previously unrecognized DTAs to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to enable the asset to be recovered, based on the actual profits before tax and based on the expected continuous improvements in future prospects and future forecast profits.
The payment of dividends by the Company to its shareholders did not entail related tax effects.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTES TO THE MAIN LIABILITIES AND EQUITY ITEMS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
35. MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS' LOAN AND BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective interest rate | Maturity | Amount (in thousands Euro) | Effective interest rate | Maturity | Amount (in thousands Euro) | |
| Due to banks — secured | Euribor* | |||||
| +1.6 | 2025 | 180 | Euribor* | |||
| +1.6 | 2024 | 155 | ||||
| Due to banks — unsecured | 1.0–3.5 | 2025 | 1,766 | 1.0–3.5 | 2024 | 2,425 |
| Incidental borrowing costs | 0 | — | ||||
| Due to banks net of incidental borrowing costs | 1,947 | 2,580 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | 1.7–6.6 | 2025 | 8,587 | 1.7–6.6 | 2024 | 8,674 |
| Minority Shareholders' Loan | 500 | 1,000 | ||||
| Total short-term financial payables | 11,034 | 12,253 | ||||
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |||||
| Effective interest rate | Maturity | Amount (in thousands Euro) | Effective interest rate | Maturity | Amount (in thousands Euro) | |
| Due to banks — secured | Eurobir* | |||||
| +1.6 | 2030 | 1,419 | Eurobir* | |||
| +1.6 | 2024 | 1,466 | ||||
| Due to banks — unsecured | 1.0–3.5 | 2030 | 227 | 1.0–3.5 | 2024 | 687 |
| Incidental borrowing costs | 0 | — | ||||
| Due to banks net of incidental borrowing costs | 1,646 | 2,153 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | 1.7–6.6 | 2055 | 17,989 | 1.7–6.6 | 2055 | 17,370 |
| Liabilities arising on Business Combinations | 2,299 | 2,093 | ||||
| Total medium-/long-term financial payables | 21,934 | 21,616 | ||||
| Total bank and other borrowings | 32,968 | 33,870 |
(*) If Euribor is lower than zero, Euribor should be deemed equal to zero
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
35. MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS' LOAN AND BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
The Minority Shareholders' Loan refers to the loan of the company Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. granted by the minority shareholders, that during the first month of the current year has been partially reimbursed for €500 thousand.
The bank debt refers to several revolving facilities and term loan facilities related to the subsidiaries Il Massello Srl, Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. and Ram S.p.A..
On August 2, 2024, the medium-to-long-term loan agreement for a maximum total amount of €170 million signed in August 2019 expired.
The loan agreement was signed with Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A., Banco BPM S.p.A., Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, BNP Paribas, Milan Branch (also acting as agent — the "Agent Bank"), BPER Banca S.p.A., Crédit Agricole Italia S.p.A., MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese S.p.A. and UBI Banca S.p.A., as lenders, and was not in use.
The interest rate applicable to the Loan was equal to the sum of the EURIBOR and the applicable spread, according to the level of the leverage ratio.
The Loan Agreement was subject to a financial covenant relating to the compliance with certain significant thresholds relating to the leverage ratio of total net debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) to EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement), to be calculated at the consolidated level on a half-yearly basis (June 30 and December 31, of each year on a 12-month basis). At December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024 all covenants had been fulfilled.
The Group replaced it by negotiating a new revolving facility and on July 26, 2024 the Group has signed a loan agreement with a pool of banks including Banco BPM S.p.A., BPER Banca S.p.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. and UniCredit S.p.A. to support the Company in its growth path by financing, if necessary, the working capital.
The new revolving line is committed for a total amount of €160 million and a duration of 5 years from the date of signature of the Loan Agreement.
The Loan Agreement is subject to a financial covenant relating to a compliance to the leverage ratio of Total Net Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement) to EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement), to be calculated at consolidated level on a yearly basis (test date December 31, of each year); this ratio cannot exceed a threshold of $2.5x$ on the test date.
The Group cannot create guarantees on its assets otherwise provided by the Loan Agreement.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
35. MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS' LOAN AND BANK AND OTHER BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)
In addition, the Loan Agreement provides, in case of utilisation, an annual clean-down period, for a minimum of three consecutive business days (it being understood that no fewer than three months may elapse between one clean-down period and another) and includes several mandatory early repayment clauses in certain circumstances.
The interest rate applicable to the Loan is equal to the sum of the EURIBOR and the applicable spread (0,90% on annual bases).
Finally, no guarantee has been provided on the Group's real estate or other assets and there are no commitments for that.
The new revolving line is not in use as at December 31, 2024 and all covenants had been fulfilled.
The item "Liabilities arising on Business Combinations" of Bank and other borrowings refers for €2,299 thousand to the value of the put and call options for the acquisition of the non-controlling interest of Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. and Il Massello s.r.l., both exercisable from September 2027 to September 2028.
With regard to the analysis of bank and other borrowings based on maturity, please refer to Note 6 "Financial risk management".
All borrowings are denominated in Euro.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
36. PROVISIONS
The item is detailed as follow:
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current portion | 59,187 | 62,809 |
| Non-current portion | 11,863 | 12,535 |
| Total provision | 71,050 | 75,344 |
The table below shows the changes that occurred in "Provisions" for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023:
| (in thousands Euro) | Provision for product warranties | Provisions for miscellaneous risks | Total provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2024 | 33,931 | 41,412 | 75,344 |
| Additions | 19,377 | 24,513 | 43,890 |
| Utilisations during the period | (21,128) | (27,057) | (48,185) |
| Total at December 31, 2024 | 32,180 | 38,870 | 71,050 |
| (in thousands Euro) | Provision for product warranties | Provisions for miscellaneous risks | Total provisions |
| Balance at January 1, 2023 | 26,300 | 29,693 | 55,995 |
| Additions | 25,071 | 26,043 | 51,114 |
| Utilizations during the year | (17,440) | (14,324) | (31,764) |
| Total at December 31, 2023 | 33,931 | 41,412 | 75,344 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
36. PROVISIONS (CONTINUED)
a. Provision for product warranties
The "Provision for product warranties" reflects the best possible estimate based on available information of the warranty obligations that may be incurred after the reporting date for products sold before that date.
The amount added annually to this provision, for all Group companies, is based on past experience and future expectations and takes into account new-product launches and the impact of a warranty period of 24 months, even though virtually all warranty claims are received within the first 12 months after a product is sold. A portion of the provision for product warranties is classified as non-current.
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Current portion | 20,317 | 21,396 |
| Non-current portion | 11,863 | 12,535 |
| Total provision for product warranties | 32,180 | 33,931 |
b. Provisions for miscellaneous risks
The item "Provisions for miscellaneous risks" can be broken down as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal proceedings and tax and employment law litigation | 3,232 | 6,410 |
| Dealer incentives | 16,276 | 13,069 |
| Provisions for completion of boats | 3,243 | 4,362 |
| Provisions for other risks | 16,119 | 17,572 |
| Total provisions for miscellaneous risks | 38,870 | 41,413 |
Provisions for "Legal proceedings and tax and employment law litigation" refer, as far as the legal part is concerned, to potential liabilities arising from the Group's core activity regarding current litigation involving actions for liability due to breach of contract in general and/or contractual liability arising from flaws in the product sold, and other actions concerning claims for compensation for damages by third parties.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
36. PROVISIONS (CONTINUED)
The provisions in item "Dealer incentives" were established to cover the costs that the Company could incur under a system that awards bonuses to dealers who reach predetermined customer service targets.
The "Provisions for other risks" were established to cover liabilities that are likely to arise as a result of identified issues that Group companies could face in the normal course of business.
37. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
The table below sets forth a breakdown of the Group's trade and other payables as of the dates indicated:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade payables | 427,026 | 393,915 |
| Other payables | 52,121 | 50,606 |
| Total trade and other payables | 479,147 | 444,521 |
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |
| Trade and other payables — current | 477,751 | 443,585 |
| Trade and other payables — non-current | 1,396 | 936 |
| Total trade and other payables | 479,147 | 444,521 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
37. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES (CONTINUED)
a. Trade payables
A breakdown of this item is as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable to suppliers | 427,026 | 393,915 |
| Total trade payables | 427,026 | 393,915 |
"Accounts payable to suppliers" relate to the amount due to suppliers for ordinary commercial supplies of services and materials, at arm's length.
For an analysis of future flows of trade payables, based on their maturity, please refer to Note 6 "Financial risk management".
b. Other payables
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Payables due to pension and social security institutions | 14,264 | 13,188 |
| Amounts payable to employees | 21,886 | 21,425 |
| Amounts payable to directors | 2,339 | 3,164 |
| Other tax payable | 4,253 | 3,857 |
| Miscellaneous payables | 3,522 | 4,542 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,161 | 1,362 |
| Deferred income | 3,300 | 2,131 |
| Government authorization fees | 84 | 163 |
| Deferred income — non current | 1,312 | 773 |
| Total other payables | 52,121 | 50,606 |
The item "Payables due to pension and social security institutions" reflects the amounts owed to these institutions as at December 31, 2024 by Group companies and their employees for the December payroll and for accrued and deferred remuneration.
The item "Amounts payable to employees" refers to the December payroll to be paid in the following month and to the liability for accrued and unused vacations and personal days, as well as to the accrued portion of the performance and production bonus.
The item "Amounts payable to directors" refers to remuneration which has accrued but was not yet paid as of December 31, 2024.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
37. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES (CONTINUED)
b. Other payables (Continued)
The item “Other tax payable” chiefly refers to taxes withheld accrued that will be paid in January 2025.
The items “Accrued expenses and deferred income” consists mainly of insurance premiums and other transactions recognized on an accrual basis.
The item “Government authorization fees — non-current”, totalling €84 thousand at December 31, 2024, relates mainly to prepayments of public grants received by the Group of €61 thousand authorized in favor of the former Riva S.p.A., now merged in the Company and €23 thousand authorized in favor of the former subsidiary CRN S.p.A., now also merged in the Company. Said deferred income was classified under “Non-current liabilities” for the portion due after the following year. These grants will be recognized in the income statement along with the amortization periods of the corresponding assets once the underlying framework agreements expire.
The Group’s management believes that the carrying amount of “Total trade and other payables” is close to their fair value.
38. CONTRACT LIABILITIES
“Contract liabilities” include amounts paid by customers for orders not yet fulfilled, based on the sales conditions normally applied. More specifically, this item represents both the part of advances exceeding production already completed and the part of advances received and for which the order has not progressed as at the reporting date.
39. INCOME TAX PAYABLE
The item “Income tax payable” as at December 31, 2024 refers to income taxes accrued that will be paid in the following year.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
40. NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The breakdown of this item as at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Provision for employee benefits | 6,239 | 6,579 |
| Provision for leaving indemnity | 861 | 865 |
| Total non-current employee benefits | 7,100 | 7,444 |
a. Employee benefits
Under IAS 19, modified by IFRS 2, employee benefits provided in accordance with Italian laws that govern the payment of employee severance indemnities should be treated as post-employment benefits provided under a defined-benefit plan and, consequently, should be valued in accordance with the Projected Unit Credit Method. However, in view of the new provisions introduced by the 2007 Budget Law (Law No. 296 of December 27, 2006), the entities authorized to provide a technical analysis of this issue (Abi, Assirevi and the National Board of Actuaries) concluded that the severance benefits that vest from January 1, 2007 on (or on the date that the option for employees who opted to pay into supplemental pension funds starts) and are invested in supplemental pension funds or deposited in the Treasury Fund maintained by the INPS should be treated as being part of a defined-contribution plan and, as such, are no longer subject to actuarial valuation.
The 2015 Stability Law, which allows employees, on request, to receive in their payslips the accrued portion of severance pay from March 1, 2015 until June 30, 2018 (if they have at least 6 months in service) has no effect on the valuations, as the provision for accrued severance pay is not kept by the Group companies.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
40. NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
a. Employee benefits (Continued)
The process of determining the Group's obligations toward its employees, which was carried out by Mr. Tommaso Viola ("Mr. Viola"), being an Italian independent actuary and a member of the Italian "Ordine Nazionale degli Attuari", with the same procedure followed at December 31, 2023, involved the following steps:
i. projection of vested severance indemnity benefits on the valuation date and of the benefits that will vest until the uncertain date when the employment relationship is terminated or payment of an advance on vested severance indemnity benefits;
ii. discounting at the valuation date of the expected cash flows that the Group will allocate to its employees in the future;
iii. in each valuation year, for each employee, the calculation of the annual severance pay increase was made net of the 17% substitute tax (on the annual revaluation amount of severance pay), as provided for in the 2015 Stability Law.
The following table provides the movements in the item "Provision for employee benefits" as at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Present value of the initial obligation | 6,579 | 6,783 |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | 61 | 0 |
| Interest cost | 197 | 99 |
| Service cost | 232 | 230 |
| Actuarial gains | (265) | (159) |
| Use for indemnities paid and advances | (567) | (376) |
| Present value of the final obligation | 6,240 | 6,579 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
40. NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
a. Employee benefits (Continued)
At December 31, 2024, the following assumptions were made:
Demographic Assumptions
i. Probability of death of active employees (grouped by age and gender) obtained by reducing by 30% the death probabilities for the Italian population in 2023 (source: ISTAT);
ii. yearly probability of termination of employment for various reasons (resignation, dismissal), based on the experience for the population in the last five years and applied to all employees aged 65 or younger, equal to 3%;
iii. yearly probability of requests for payment of advances on vested severance indemnity benefits, based on the experience for the population in recent four years and applied to all employees with seniority of one year or more, of 1%;
iv. the frequency of employment termination due to resignation by employees achieving the right to receive an old-age or seniority-based pension was also conservatively assumed to be 100%. The requirements for obtaining an old-age or seniority-based pension were assumed to be the same as those set forth in the current regulations of the Italian Social Security Administration (INPS). At present, no employees have requested early retirement.
Financial Assumptions
v. Annual inflation rate: 2.5% for the entire valuation period;
vi. annual revaluation rate of severance indemnity benefits: fixed at 1.5% for the entire valuation period plus 75% of the inflation rate;
vii. technical discounting rate applied to value defined-benefit plan obligations and the current service cost relating to December 31, 2024: 3.3%;
viii. technical discounting rate for the valuation of financial charges for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, equal to the discounting rates for valuations of the defined-benefit obligations at December 31, 2023 (interest cost): 3.1%;
ix. technical discounting rate at December 31, 2024, based on the yield of the iBoxx Euro 10+ AA Allostock Corporate Bond Index: 3.3818%.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
40. NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
a. Employee benefits (Continued)
Financial Assumptions (Continued)
In 2024, an actuarial gain amounting to €658 thousand (before tax), gross of fiscal effect, was recognized under the “Other equity reserves” item.
The amounts recognized in the income statement are summarized below:
| (in thousand Euro) | 31/12/2024 |
|---|---|
| Interest cost | 201 |
| Service cost | 232 |
| Total | 433 |
b. Provision for leaving indemnity
As required by the new supplemental company agreement signed in July 2012 by the Company and the unions representing its employees, each year the Group sets aside a provision for seniority bonuses. These bonuses are payable to employees who, starting on September 1, 2012, have completed or will complete more than 12 years of service.
On a transitional basis, a different loyalty bonus will be paid on termination of the contracts to the employees at some sites who previously received a different bonus and had already accrued more than 12 years’ service. The amount previously accruing for all workers will remain unchanged.
As was the case for the Provision for employee severance indemnities, the Group’s liability toward its employees was determined by Mr. Viola.
The actuarial valuation model is based on technical assumptions, which include the demographic and financial assumptions used to generate the computation parameters. An overview of the assumptions adopted is provided below.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
40. NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
b. Provision for leaving indemnity (Continued)
At December 31, 2024, the following assumptions were made:
Demographic Assumptions
- Probability of death of active employees (grouped by age and gender) obtained by reducing by 30% the death probabilities for the Italian population in 2023 (source: ISTAT);
- probability of termination of employment for various reasons (resignation, dismissal), equal to 3% annually for all employees aged 65 or younger;
- the frequency of employment termination due to resignation by employees achieving the right to receive an old-age or seniority-based pension was also assumed to be 100%. The requirements for obtaining an old-age or seniority-based pension were assumed to be the same as those set forth in the current regulations of the Italian Social Security Administration (INPS). In this regard, it should be borne in mind that no employees have requested early retirement at the present moment.
Financial Assumptions
- Technical discounting rate applied to value defined-benefit obligations and the current service cost relating to December 31, 2024: 3.3%;
- technical discounting rate for the valuation of financial charges for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, equal to the discounting rates for valuations of the defined-benefit obligations at December 31, 2023 (interest cost): 3.1%;
- technical discounting rate at December 31, 2024, based on the yield of the iBoxx Euro 10+ AA Allostock Corporate Bond Index: 3.3818%.
The actuarial valuation performed in accordance with the method explained above shows that the provision had a value of €395 thousand at December 31, 2024, including the respective contributions.
The provision for indemnities payable upon termination of employment, which had a balance of €466 thousand at December 31, 2024, is attributable to Zago S.p.A.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
40. NON-CURRENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
b. Provision for leaving indemnity (Continued)
Financial Assumptions (Continued)
The table below provides an analysis of the sensitivity of the parameters applied in the actuarial valuation to an increase or decrease in the technical discounting rate for measuring the value of the final obligation in relation to future employee benefits.
| Increase/(decrease) of the interest rate of % | Increase/(decrease) of Provision for employee benefits Euro thousand | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 0.25 | |
| (0.25) | 117 | |
| (129) | ||
| Increase/(decrease) of the interest rate of % | Increase/(decrease) of Provision for employee benefits Euro thousand | |
| December 31, 2023 | 0.25 | |
| (0.25) | 134 | |
| (139) |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES
As at December 31, 2024 the share capital and reserves were unchanged in respect to the amount as at December 31, 2023, except for the profit for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Equity amounted to €898,236 thousand as at December 31, 2024 (€839,680 as at December 31, 2023), as detailed below together with the main components of "Share capital and reserves.
41. SHARE CAPITAL
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Issued and fully paid | 338,483 | 338,483 |
The share capital, fully subscribed and paid up, is formed of 338,483,654 ordinary shares without par value.
42. RESERVES
The share premium reserve amounted to €425,041 thousand as at December 31, 2024.
The legal reserve, set up pursuant to applicable laws, amounts to €15,225 thousand.
The translation Reserves, amounting to €8,263 thousand at December 31, 2024, reflects the foreign exchange differences that arise from the conversion of the equity opening balances and income statement of the US subsidiaries of the Company, which are translated into Euro at the U.S. dollar exchange rate in force at December 31, 2024 and at the average exchange rate for the period, respectively. During the year, the reserve changed positively by €2,730 thousand, as reported in the consolidated comprehensive income statement.
The item "Other reserves", at €110,144 thousand at December 31, 2024, mainly includes:
- the overall effect of the income/(loss) on defined-benefit plans: the reserve amounting to €1,202 thousand at December 31, 2024 was set up in accordance with IAS 19 — Employee Benefits; during the period the amount of the reserve changed by €500 thousand, net of the tax effect, as reported in the consolidated Comprehensive income statement;
- the remaining part is mainly referred to accumulated earnings/(losses)
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
42. RESERVES (CONTINUED)
Dividends
(in thousands Euro)
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends | 32,833 | 19,903 |
The General Shareholders' Meeting convened on April 22, 2024, authorized a dividend payout for €32,833 thousand (equal to €0.097 per share). The dividend has been paid to market participants in Europe on June 26, 2024 and to market participants in Hong Kong on the next business day.
The General Shareholders' Meeting convened on May 18, 2023, authorized a dividend payout for €19,903 thousand, equal to €5.88 cents per share, made on June 05, 2023.
On March 14, 2025, the board of directors of the Company proposed dividend of €33,848 thousand (equal to €0.10 per share), which is subject to the approval of the Company's shareholders at the forthcoming annual general meeting.
43. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
Non-controlling interests are non material and represented by:
- 25% of Sea Lion S.r.l.'s shares;
- 7% of Ram S.p.A.'s shares;
- 15% of Il Massello S.r.l.'s shares.
44. EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY BASIC AND DILUTED
Earnings per share were calculated as the ratio of net profit for the year attributable to shareholders of the Company to the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year, as indicated in the table below, and coincides with the earnings per share diluted due to the absence of partially dilutive instruments.
| 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company (in thousands Euro) | 87,918 | 83,048 |
| Weighted average number of shares during the year | 338,482,654 | 338,482,654 |
| Earnings per share attributable to shareholders of the Company: basic and diluted (in Euro) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
45. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
2024
No business combination was made in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
2023
No business combination was made in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
46. CASH FLOWS
Group’s main non-monetary transactions
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Group had non-cash additions to rights-of-use assets and lease liabilities of €12,483 thousand and €8,320 thousand, respectively.
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
Bank and other borrowings
(excluding lease liabilities)
(in thousands Euro)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| At the beginning of the year | 7,825 | 11,400 |
| Changes in financing activities: | ||
| Acquisition of a subsidiary | 0 | 0 |
| New borrowings | 1,325 | 1,000 |
| Repayment | (2,900) | (6,029) |
| Other | 142 | 1,454 |
| Total at the end of the year | 6,392 | 7,825 |
Lease liabilities
(in thousands Euro)
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| At the beginning of the year | 26,044 | 28,158 |
| Changes in financing activities: | ||
| New lease | 13,247 | 8,320 |
| Interest expenses | 579 | 375 |
| Lease payment | (13,294) | (10,809) |
| Total at the end of the year | 26,576 | 26,044 |
Total cash outflows for leasing
Total cash outflows for leasing included in the consolidated cash flow statements are as follows:
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | 3,313 | 5,199 |
| Financing activities | 13,294 | 10,809 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
47. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions with related parties, as defined by IAS 24, concern arrangements, not always formalized with the conclusion of standardized contracts, relating primarily to the supply of services, including advisory. These transactions form part of normal business operations and, in the Company's judgment, are in general settled under arm's length conditions.
Although the Company considers that transactions with related parties have been carried out in general under arm's length conditions, there is no guarantee that, if they had been concluded between or with third parties, the latter would have negotiated and entered into the related contracts, or carried out the transactions, under the same conditions and with the same procedures adopted by the Group.
The breakdown of the Group's balances with related parties at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is set out below:
| (in thousands Euro) | Trade and other receivables | Shareholders' debt | Trade and other payables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow subsidiaries: | |||
| Weichai Power Co., Ltd | 484 | (645) | |
| Shandong Weichai Import & Export Co., Ltd | 1,350 | ||
| Other related companies: | — | ||
| HPE S.r.l. | — | (100) | |
| Ferrari S.p.A. | (298) | ||
| Société Int. Moteurs Baudouin | (114) | ||
| Still S.p.A. | (142) | ||
| Other related parties | 28 | 500 | (186) |
| Total related parties at December 31, 2024 | 1,862 | 500 | (1,495) |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
47. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
| (in thousands Euro) | Trade and other receivables | Shareholders’ debt | Trade and other payables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow subsidiaries: | |||
| Weichai Power Co., Ltd | 484 | (645) | |
| Shandong Weichai Import & Export Co., Ltd | 3,150 | ||
| FIH | 0 | ||
| Other related companies: | |||
| HPE S.r.l. | — | (100) | |
| WM S.A.M. (former Wally S.A.M.) | 467 | ||
| Ferrari S.p.A. | (37) | ||
| Studio Fontana & Zanardi | (17) | ||
| Still S.p.A. | (113) | ||
| Other related parties | 28 | 1,000 | (170) |
| Total related parties at December 31, 2023 | 4,130 | 1,000 | (1,082) |
The balance of trade and other payables to Weichai Power Co., Ltd amounting to €645 thousand at December 31, 2024 refers wholly to the agreements on the right to sponsor the “Riva” brand on the Ferrari single-seater helmet during the FIA Formula One championship.
The balance of trade and other receivables from Shandong Weichai Import & Export Co., Ltd amounting to €1.4 million at December 31, 2023 refers wholly to the sale of a yacht.
The balance of trade and other payables to HPE S.r.l. amounting to €100 thousand at December 31, 2024 refers wholly to the last two instalments in 2024, based on the agreement entered into on January 1, 2017 and relating to the supply of services such as design, simulation, calculation, development, implementation and launch on the market of new concepts and style for the Company's products.
The balance of trade and other payables to Ferrari S.p.A. amounting to €298 thousand at December 31, 2024 refers primarily to sponsoring the “Riva” brand on the Ferrari helmets and the race cars.
The balance of trade and other payables to other related parties amounting to €186 thousand at December 31, 2024 mostly refers to the other services provided by related parties under arm's length conditions.
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
47. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
A breakdown of the Group's transactions with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is set out below:
| (in thousands Euro) | Net revenue | Other revenue | Costs for the use of raw materials, services, rentals and leases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company's Directors | 6,850 | ||
| Other related companies: | |||
| Société Int. Moteurs Baudouin | (162) | ||
| WM S.A.M. | (595) | ||
| Ferrari S.p.A. | (1,391) | ||
| HPE S.r.l. | (200) | ||
| Still S.p.A. | (292) | ||
| Other related parties | (1,209) | ||
| Total related parties at December 31, 2024 | 6,850 | (3,849) | |
| (in thousands Euro) | Net revenue | Other revenue | Costs for the use of raw materials, services, rentals and leases |
| Fellow subsidiaries: | |||
| Hydraulics Drive Technology | — | (54) | |
| FIH | 2,880 | ||
| HPE S.r.l. | (200) | ||
| WM S.A.M. (ex Wally S.A.M.) | (450) | ||
| Ferrari S.p.A. | (1,030) | ||
| Studio Zanardi & Fontana | (17) | ||
| Still S.p.A. | (145) | ||
| Other related parties | 43 | 10 | (1,187) |
| Total related parties at December 31, 2023 | 43 | 2,890 | (3,083) |
The costs with regard to Société Int. Moteurs Baudouin amounting to €162 thousand at December 31, 2024 refer to the costs incurred by the Company for genset and engines.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
47. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
Revenues from Company's Directors amounting to €6.9 million as at December 31, 2024 refer wholly to the sale of one pleasure craft, through a contract entered into with a leasing company, the lessee of which is a Director of the Company.
The costs with regard to WM S.A.M. amounting to €595 thousand for 2024 relate primarily to commission for the sale of some boats.
The costs with regard to HPE S.r.l. amounting to €200 thousand as at December 31, 2024 refer primarily to the supply of services such as design, simulation, calculation, development, implementation and launch on the market of new concepts and style for the Company's products.
The costs with regard to HPE S.r.l. amounting to €200 thousand as at December 31, 2024 refer primarily to the supply of services such as design, simulation, calculation, development, implementation and launch on the market of new concepts and style for the Company's products.
The costs with regard to Ferrari S.p.A. amounting to €1,391 thousand for 2024 relate to sponsoring the "Riva" brand on the Ferrari helmets and race cars.
The costs to other related parties amounting to €1,209 thousand at December 31, 2024 mostly refer to the costs incurred by the Company for legal services and other consulting services, tied to the development of new boat and the Wally trademark, provided by related parties under arm's length conditions.
In addition, it is reported that during the period the Company incurred costs amounting to €3,718 thousand, which relate to engineering costs for the development of the Ancona shipyard that have been considered to be accessory costs to the plant construction and hence are shown in this item.
In application of IFRS 16, costs paid to three companies considered related parties, relating to the rent for offices and production facilities, have not been considered.
Compensation of key management personnel of the Group
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 3,737 | 4,447 |
| Wages and salaries | 3,727 | 4,529 |
| Social security contributions | 825 | 1,094 |
| Employee severance indemnities and other allocations | 187 | 188 |
| Total compensation paid to key management personnel | 8,476 | 10,258 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
48. FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS, STATUTORY AUDITORS, MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BODY AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The remuneration paid to Ferretti S.p.A.'s Directors is provided below (in thousands Euro):
| (in thousands Euro) | 31/12/2024 | 31/12/2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 4,177 | 4,823 |
| Social security contributions | 32 | 35 |
| Total fees and compensation | 4,209 | 4,858 |
Fees are broken down as follows (in thousand Euro):
2024
| (in thousands Euro) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name and surname | Post held | Fees and compensation for the post held | Social security contributions | Total |
| Tan Xuguang* | Chairman of the Board of Directors | — | — | — |
| Jiang Kui** | Chairman of the Board of Directors | — | — | — |
| Alberto Galassi*** | Director and Chief Executive Officer | 3,737 | — | 3,737 |
| Piero Ferrari | Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors | 70 | — | 70 |
| Xu Xinyu | Director | 78 | 18 | 96 |
| Zhang Quan | Director | 49 | — | 49 |
| Li Xinghao | Director | 8 | — | 8 |
| Hua Fengmao | Director | 8 | — | 8 |
| Jiang Lan (Lansi) | Director | 57 | — | 57 |
| Stefano Domenicali | Director | 64 | 14 | 78 |
| Patrick Sun | Director | 57 | — | 57 |
| Zhu Yi | Director | 49 | — | 49 |
| Total | 4,177 | 32 | 4,209 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
48. FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS, STATUTORY AUDITORS, MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BODY AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (CONTINUED)
2023
| (in thousands Euro) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name and surname | Post held | Fees and compensation for the post held | Social security contributions | Total |
| Tan Xuguang* | Chairman of the Board of Directors | — | — | — |
| Alberto Galassi** | Director and Chief Executive Officer | 4,447 | — | 4,447 |
| Piero Ferrari | Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors | 63 | — | 63 |
| Xu Xinyu | Director | 64 | 24 | 88 |
| Li Xinghao | Director | 52 | — | 52 |
| Hua Fengmao | Director | 52 | — | 52 |
| Jiang Lan (Lansi) | Director | 35 | — | 35 |
| Stefano Domenicali | Director | 58 | 11 | 69 |
| Patrick Sun | Director | 52 | — | 52 |
| Total | 4,823 | 35 | 4,858 |
- In the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, the Chairman Tan Xuguang waived the fees and compensation to which he is entitled for their role.
** In the year ended December 31, 2024, the Chairman Jiang Kui waived the fees and compensation to which he is entitled for their role.
*** Alberto Galassi is an Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
The remuneration paid to Ferretti S.p.A.'s Statutory Auditors and members of the Supervisory Body in the year ended December 31, 2024 are shown in the table below (in thousand Euro):
| (in thousands Euro) | Fees and compensation for the post held | Social security contributions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post held | |||
| Board of Statutory Auditors | 108 | — | 108 |
| Supervisory Body | 76 | — | 76 |
| Total | 184 | — | 184 |
FERRETTI S.P.A. ANNUAL REPORT 2024
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
48. FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS, STATUTORY AUDITORS, MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BODY AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (CONTINUED)
The remuneration paid to Ferretti S.p.A.'s Statutory Auditors and members of the Supervisory Body for the year ended December 31, 2023 are shown in the table below (in thousand Euro):
| (in thousands Euro) | Fees and compensation for the post held | Social security contributions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post held | |||
| Board of Statutory Auditors | 119 | 5 | 124 |
| Supervisory Body | 83 | — | 83 |
| Total | 202 | 5 | 207 |
The fees, including all related expenses paid to the independent auditors in relation to the auditing of the financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are shown below (in thousands Euro):
2024
| (in thousands Euro) | Name | Nature of the fees and compensation | Fees and compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EY S.p.A. | Fees for the auditing of accounts | 410 | |
| EY S.p.A. | Additional fees for the auditing of accounts | 51 | |
| EY S.p.A. | Fees for other services | 205 | |
| EY Advisory S.p.A. | Fees for other services | 194 | |
| Studio Legale Tributario | Fees for other services | 81 | |
| Total | 941 |
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 FERRETTI S.P.A. | 261
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
48. FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS, STATUTORY AUDITORS, MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BODY AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (CONTINUED)
2023
| (in thousands Euro) Name | Nature of the fees and compensation | Fees and compensation |
|---|---|---|
| EY S.p.A. | Fees for the auditing of accounts | 465 |
| EY S.p.A. | Fees for other services | 642 |
| EY Advisory S.p.A. | Fees for other services | 312 |
| Studio Legale Tributario | Fees for other services | 46 |
| Total | 1,465 |
49. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Group's management believes there are no significant risk tied to the Group's core business that might give rise to liabilities not reflected in the financial statements.
50. MORTGAGES ON PROPERTIES
As at December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Group's secured bank loans were secured by mortgages on properties with carrying amount of €2.8 million and €115.6 million, respectively. In fact, following the expiration of the medium-to-long-term loan agreement on August 2, 2024, Ferretti S.p.A. cancelled the related mortgage guarantees (see Note 35) and no guarantees were provided on the Group's real estate with reference to new bank lines.
51. COMMITMENTS
As at December 31, 2024 no commitment was reported (December 31, 2023: Nil).
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52. GUARANTEES PROVIDED TO/RECEIVED FROM THIRD PARTIES
For purposes of comprehensive disclosure, the following paragraphs provide a detail the guarantees provided and the commitments undertaken by the Group as at December 31, 2024.
The following types of guarantees were issued to secure payables and other obligations:
Ferretti S.p.A.:
- a surety policy for a total amount of €7.5 million issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE for the benefit of the Emilia Romagna Revenue Agency in connection with the Group VAT credit surplus for 2023;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €5.6 million issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE for the benefit of the Emilia Romagna Revenue Agency in connection with the Group VAT credit surplus for the third quarter 2023;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €21 million issued by Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes) for the benefit of the Emilia Romagna Revenue Agency in connection with the Group VAT credit surplus for 2022;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €3,482 thousand issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE for the benefit of the Emilia Romagna Revenue Agency in connection with the Group VAT credit rebate for 2021;
- an insurance policy issued by Reale Mutua Assicurazioni for the Iseo, Endine and Moro Lake Authority for concession charges of €53 thousand;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €851 thousand issued by Elba Assicurazioni as a guarantee for contractual obligations associated with the supply of several patrol boats to the Carabinieri Corps;
- two surety policies for a total amount of €683 thousand issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE as a guarantee for contractual obligations associated with the supply of patrol boats to the Ministry of Defense;
- guarantees totalling €269.4 million issued by various banks in favor of customers as a guarantee of the advances paid for the construction of several boats;
- guarantees totalling €1.2 million issued by various banks in favor of certain suppliers, following negotiated supply conditions;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €145 thousand issued by Revo in favor of the central Adriatic Sea Port Authority to guarantee compliance with the obligations undertaken following the concession as required by the Testo Unico 1098 dated April 28, 2023 and 17343 dated October 13, 2023;
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52. GUARANTEES PROVIDED TO/RECEIVED FROM THIRD PARTIES (CONTINUED)
Ferretti S.p.A.: (Continued)
- a surety policy for a total amount of €8,790 thousand issued by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE in favor of the central Adriatic Sea Port Authority to guarantee the investments with the obligations undertaken following the concession as required by the regulation;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €1 million by Allianz Assicurazioni in favor of the central Adriatic Sea Ancona Port Authority to insurance of the investments;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €450 thousand by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE in favor of the central-northern Adriatic Sea Ravenna Port Authority to insurance of the investments;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €2,582 thousand by Allianz Assicurazioni in favor of the central-northern Adriatic Sea Ravenna Port Authority to insurance of the investments;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €139 thousand by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE in favor of the central Adriatic Sea Ravenna Port Authority to guarantee compliance with the obligations undertaken following the concession as required by the Navigation Code;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €242 thousand by Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE in favor of the central Adriatic Sea Ravenna Port Authority to guarantee compliance with the obligations undertaken following the concession as required by the Navigation Code;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €5 thousand by Sace in favor of the Ravenna Municipality;
- a surety policy for a total amount of €155 thousand by Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes) in favor of the "Snam rete gas";
- a surety policy of €30 thousand received from Unipol Assicurazioni in favor of the Ancona Customs Agency for excise incentives on diesel used in engine tests;
- a surety policy of €103 thousand Euro, received from Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE for the benefit of the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency of Ancona — seafront for a global guarantee (tax relief measures);
- a surety policy of €77 thousand Euro, received from Coface in favor of the central-northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority to guarantee compliance with the obligations undertaken following the sub-entry into the Rosetti state maritime concession for 16,070 square meters;
- a surety policy of €304 thousand Euro, received from Sace in favor of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority to guarantee compliance with the obligations undertaken following the concession no. 103 dated February 14, 2022, as required by the Navigation Code.
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52. GUARANTEES PROVIDED TO/RECEIVED FROM THIRD PARTIES (CONTINUED)
Zago S.p.A.:
- sureties of €2,598 thousand issued by Coface for the benefit of a customer in connection with advances received or as guarantee on furnishing and fixture.
- two insurance policies for €81 thousand in total issued by Coface for the benefit of the Scorzè municipal administration in connection with urban development projects.
Ram S.p.A.:
- a surety policy of €45 thousand received from Liberty Specialty Markets Assicurazioni for the benefit of the Bergamo Customs Agency for the temporary import of boats.
Il Massello Srl:
- a surety policy of €73 thousand received from Coface for the benefit of the Real Estate Zentrum for the rental agreement.
53. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
On January 21, 2025 the Shareholder’s meeting of Ferretti S.p.A was convened and approved:
- the assignment of the mandate of certification of the compliance of the sustainability reporting, determination of the related fee and the criteria for adjusting this fee during the assignment;
- the appointment of one director to integrate the Board of Directors following co-optation pursuant to Article 2386 of the Italian Civil Code;
- the appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
On February 28, 2025, the Board has:
- reviewed and approved the consolidated preliminary financial results as of December 31, 2024;
- appointed by co-optation the directors Mr. Tan Ning and Mr. Hao Qinggui;
- approved the new composition of the Remuneration Committee, Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Strategic Committee; and
- appointed the new director in charge of the internal audit and risk management system.
54. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Financial Statements, Management Discussion and Analysis and Directors’ Report were approved and authorized for issue by the Board on March 14, 2025.
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Definitions
"Annual General Meeting" or "AGM" the annual general meeting of the Company to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and any adjournment thereof
"AMAS" North America, Central America and South America
"APAC" Asia-Pacific
"associate(s)" has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
"Audit Committee" or "Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee" audit committee of the Company, which is also referred to as Controls, Risks and Related Parties Committee pursuant to Italian law
"Board" or "Board of Directors" the board of Directors
"Board of Statutory Auditors" the board of statutory auditors of the Company
"Borsa Italiana" Borsa Italiana S.p.A., a joint stock company (società per azioni) incorporated under the laws of Italy, with registered office at Piazza degli Affari 6, Milan, Italy, which is, inter alia, the market operator of Euronext Milan
"By-laws" the by-laws of the Company as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time
"Corporate Governance Code" the Corporate Governance Code for listed companies, as approved in January 2020 by the Corporate Governance Committee and promoted by Borsa Italiana, ABI, ANIA, Assonime, Confindustria, and Assogestioni, available at www.borsaitaliana.it in the section, Corporate Governance in the Market Rules
"Chairman" the Chairman of the Board
"Chief Executive Officer" the chief executive officer of the Company
"China" or "PRC" the People's Republic of China and for the purposes of this annual report only, except where the context requires otherwise, references to China or the PRC exclude Hong Kong, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
"Civil Code" the Royal Decree No. 262 of March 16, 1942, as amended from time to time
"CLFI" or "Consolidated Law of Financial Intermediation" Legislative Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998, as amended from time to time
"Code of Ethics" the set of defined, recognised and agreed values that are established by the code of ethics of the Company to govern the conduct of directors, employees and all those who work with the business of the Company
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"Companies Ordinance" Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong), as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
"Company", "our Company", "the Company", "Ferretti" or "Issuer" Ferretti S.p.A., a company incorporated under the laws of Italy as a joint-stock company with limited liability, the shares of which are dually listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 9638) and the Euronext Milan (EXM: YACHT.MI)
"CONSOB" Italian authority for the supervision of financial markets (Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa), with its registered office in Rome, at Via Giovanni Battista Martini 3, Italy
"Consolidated Financial Statements" the financial statements of the Group audited by the auditor for the financial year ended December 31, 2024
"Controlling Shareholder(s)" has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules and, with respect to our Company, refers to any or all of SHIG, Weichai Group, Weichai Holding (HK) and FIH
"Corporate Governance Committee" the corporate governance committee for listed companies, promoted by Borsa Italiana, ABI, ANIA, Assogestioni, Assonime, and Confindustria
"Corporate Governance Report" the report on corporate governance and structures, as required to be prepared and published pursuant to article 123-bis, CLFI
"Director(s)" the director(s) of the Company
"EBITDA" earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
"ESG" Environmental, Social and Governance
"ESG Committee" or "Environmental, Social and Governance Committee" or "Sustainability Committee" environmental, social and governance committee of the Company
"Euro", "EUR" or "€" the lawful currency of the member states of the European Union participating in the third stage of the European Union's Economic and Monetary Union
"Euronext Milan" the Euronext Milan, organized and managed by Borsa Italiana
"First Trading Day" June 27, 2023, the date on which trading in Shares began on Euronext Milan
"FIH" Ferretti International Holding S.p.A., a joint-stock company (società per azioni) incorporated and organized under the laws of Italy and one of our Controlling Shareholders
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"FSD" Ferretti Security Division business, a division of the Company that designs, develops and manufactures coastal patrol vessels
"Group", "Ferretti Group", "we" or "us" the Company and its subsidiaries
"HKD" Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong
"Hong Kong" the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
"Hong Kong Listing" the public offering of the Shares on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as defined and described in the Hong Kong Prospectus
"Hong Kong Prospectus" the prospectus of the Company dated March 22, 2022 in relation to the Hong Kong Listing
"Hong Kong Stock Exchange" or "Stock Exchange" The Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited
"IARMS" the internal controls and risk management system of the Company
"IAS" International Accounting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
"IFRS" International Financial Reporting Standards, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board
"Italian Listing" the listing of the Shares on the Euronext Milan managed and organized by Borsa Italiana
"Listing Date" March 31, 2022, the date on which the Shares were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
"Listing Rules" the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
"Management Incentive Plan" a management incentive plan approved on December 21, 2021, setting out incentives for the Group's senior management and other employees
"MAR" or "Market Abuse Regulation" Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as amended from time to time
"Market Rules" means the rules governing the markets organised and operated by Borsa Italiana
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"MEA" Middle East and Africa
"Model Code" the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers set out in Appendix C3 to the Listing Rules
"Nomination Committee" nomination committee of the Company
"Remuneration Committee" remuneration committee of the Company
"Remuneration Policy" Section I of the Remuneration Report, which sets forth clearly and in a comprehensible manner (a) the Company's and the Group's policy on the remuneration of members of the Board, the ESRs, and, subject always to the terms of article 2402 of the Civil Code, the members of the Board of Statutory Auditors; and (b) the bodies involved, and the procedures used, in preparing, approving and revising that policy, and its term
"Remuneration Report" the report on remuneration policy, and compensation paid, prepared pursuant to article 123-ter, CLFI, article 84-quater of the Issuers' Regulations, in accordance with Schedule 7-bis to those regulations, which is available, as the law requires, from the Company's registered office and its website at www.ferrettigroup.com, in the section Corporate Governance
"Reporting Period" the year ended December 31, 2024
"RPT Procedure" the procedure that governs transactions with related parties that are effected by the Company, or through subsidiaries, in accordance with the terms of the CONSOB Related Parties Rules, as approved on a preliminary basis by a meeting of the Board in May 18, 2023 and subsequently approved on February 19, 2024, following favourable review by the independent Directors
"RPT Rules" the regulations on transactions with related parties 17221 of March 12, 2010, as amended from time to time
"SFO" the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong), as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
"Shandong SASAC" Stated-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Shandong Province
"Share(s)" ordinary share(s) with no nominal value in the share capital of the Company
"Shareholder(s)" holder(s) of the Share(s)
"Shareholders' Meeting" the Shareholders' meeting of the Company
"Shareholder Engagement Policy" the policy for managing engagement with Shareholders and other material stakeholders, as approved by the Board on May 18, 2023
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"Share Option Scheme" the share option scheme adopted by the Company on May 25, 2022
"SHIG" Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd.*, a company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the PRC and one of our Controlling Shareholders
"SMEs" small and medium-sized enterprises whose shares are listed, pursuant to article 1(1)(w-quater)(1) of the CLFI, and article 2-ter of the Issuers' Regulations
"Strategic Committee" strategic committee of the Company
"subsidiary(ies)" has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules, unless the context otherwise requires
"Sustainability Report" means the sustainability report for the year ended December 31, 2024, as approved by the Board of Directors on March 14, 2025 and published on the Company's website (at www.ferrettigroup.com), within the sections Investor Relations and Sustainability, pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024 which transposed Directive (EU) No. 2022/2464 (the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
"substantial shareholder(s)" has the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules
"Supervisory Board" the supervisory board established by the Company pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001
"Tax Booklet" a tax booklet published on the website of the Company, which provides the Italian tax framework relating to the ownership of the Shares
"Weichai Group" Weichai Holding Group Co., Ltd.*, a company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the PRC and one of our Controlling Shareholders
"Weichai Holding (HK)" Weichai Holding Group Hongkong Investment Co., Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong and one of our Controlling Shareholders
"USA" the United States of America, its territories, its possessions and all areas subject to its jurisdiction
"U.S. dollar" or "USD" United States dollars, the lawful currency of the United States
"%" per cent
"2025 Remuneration Policy" the Remuneration Policy for the 2025 financial year, as approved by a meeting of the Board held on March 14, 2025, at the proposal of the Remuneration Committee, and subject to approval from the Shareholders' Meeting called to resolve upon the financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024
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Definitions
The English names of PRC nationals, enterprises, departments, facilities, certificates, regulations, titles and the like marked with “*” are translations of their Chinese names and are included in this annual report for identification purpose only, and should not be regarded as their official English translation. In the event of any inconsistency, the Chinese name will prevail.
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CONTENTS
Contents
ESG-1
Ferretti Group
ESG-3
- Ferretti Group: Our Profile
ESG-3
- Products and Services
ESG-4
ESRS 2: General disclosures
ESG-7
- Criteria for preparation
ESG-7
- ESRS 2 Governance
ESG-9
- Board of Directors
ESG-9
- Board of Statutory Auditors
ESG-12
- Supervisory Body
ESG-14
- Remuneration Committee
ESG-15
- Nomination Committee
ESG-17
- ESG Sustainability Committee
ESG-18
- Information provided to the company's administrative, management and supervisory bodies and sustainability issues addressed by them
ESG-20
- Integrating sustainability performance into incentive schemes
ESG-20
- Statement of due diligence
ESG-21
- Risk management and internal controls over sustainability reporting
ESG-23
- Strategy, business model and value chain
ESG-24
- The Ferretti Group value chain
ESG-26
- Stakeholders' interests and opinions
ESG-27
- Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESG-28
- Double Materiality Assessment
ESG-28
E1-Climate Change
ESG-32
- Managing climate change impacts, risks and opportunities
ESG-32
- Analysis of physical climatic risks
ESG-33
- Transition plan for climate change mitigation
ESG-35
- Integrating sustainability performance into incentive schemes
ESG-35
- Policies
ESG-35
- Actions
ESG-35
- Targets
ESG-37
- Metrics
ESG-38
European Taxonomy
ESG-45
- Introduction
ESG-45
- Evaluation of Ferretti Group's activities
ESG-46
- Tables according to Regulation (EU) 2020/852
ESG-52
E5-Use of resources and circular economy
ESG-58
- Managing impacts, risks and opportunities related to the circular economy
ESG-58
- Policies
ESG-59
- Actions
ESG-59
- Targets
ESG-60
- Metrics
ESG-62
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Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2 Pollution — E3 Water Resources
E4 Biodiversity
ESG-65
- Managing impacts, risks and opportunities
ESG-65
- Policies
ESG-67
- Actions
ESG-67
- Targets
ESG-67
S1-Own workforce
ESG-68
- Managing Impacts, Risks and Opportunities related to own workforce
ESG-68
- Policies
ESG-70
- Workforce Involvement Processes
ESG-72
- Channels for own workforce to raise concerns
ESG-72
- Actions
ESG-74
- Targets
ESG-77
- Metrics
ESG-78
S2-Workers in the value chain
ESG-85
- Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and tools for workers engagement in the value chain
ESG-85
- Tools for worker engagement in the value chain
ESG-86
- Policies
ESG-86
- Actions
ESG-87
- Targets
ESG-87
S3-Communities concerned
ESG-88
- Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and engagement of affected communities
ESG-88
- Policies
ESG-89
- Engagement process of affected communities
ESG-90
- Actions
ESG-91
- Targets
ESG-94
S4-Customers
ESG-95
- Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and customer engagement
ESG-95
- Policies
ESG-96
- Customer engagement processes
ESG-97
- Processes to remedy negative impacts and channels for customers to raise concerns
ESG-98
- Actions
ESG-99
- Targets
ESG-101
G1-Business conduct
ESG-104
- Role of the administration, management and control bodies
ESG-104
- Managing impacts, risks and opportunities in relation to business conduct
ESG-104
- Policies
ESG-105
- Supplier Management
ESG-108
- Actions
ESG-110
- Targets
ESG-111
Appendix
ESG-112
- Content Index
ESG-112
- Appendix B — List of information elements referred to in cross-cutting and topical standards from other EU legislative acts
ESG-119
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FERRETTI GROUP
Ferretti Group: Our Profile
Recognised globally as a benchmark for luxury yachting, Italy is reflected in the excellence embodied by Ferretti Group. The Group's success is rooted in a prestigious tradition, enhanced by distinctive values, an unmistakable identity and a solid structure that have made it an industry icon. In this context, Ferretti Group's business model integrates the industrial efficiency of its seven shipyards located in Italy with the refined craftsmanship tradition of Made in Italy. This synergy allows the Group to operate successfully in a global market, generally serving high-profile owners seeking exclusive, customised boats in over 70 countries and supporting a select network of dealers in Europe, Asia and the United States. The Group's clients seek a combination of elegance, performance and advanced technology in their yachts. The yacht models produced by Ferretti Group are known for being highly customisable, with exclusive interiors and state-of-the-art technology. The Group's structure is summarised below:

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Products and Services
Ferretti Group specialises in the design and construction of yachts from 8 to 95 metres in length. Satisfying a global and diverse customer base, its product portfolio is characterised by brands and models that vary in terms of type, size, performance, design, materials and degree of customisation. For a better understanding, the offer is divided into three distinct segments:



Composite yachts
This category includes boats of up to 30 metres (100 feet) in length, characterised by hulls made of composite materials such as fibreglass or carbon fibre. Composite yachts are designed with a predefined set of accessories, materials and decorative elements that serve as the basis for customisation according to the owner's preferences. Thanks to the "one-piece flow" production process, these yachts guarantee particularly fast delivery times, without sacrificing high quality and innovation standards.
Made-to-measure yachts
This category comprises almost entirely custom-built boats, with lengths ranging from 30 to 43 metres (100-140 feet). Made-To-Measure yachts stand out for the possibility of in-depth customisation of interior layouts, furnishings and accessories, while still benefiting from the stability and production advantages offered by predefined fibreglass or carbon fibre hulls, depending on the model.
Super yachts
The Super Yachts range includes larger yachts with metal alloy hulls and lengths up to 95 metres (311 feet). This category is further divided into two types:
- Fully-Custom Yachts: unique creations, entirely tailor-made to meet specific customer requirements, both for exteriors and interiors.
- Flagship Models: yachts with fully customisable interiors, reflecting the distinctive design of brands such as Riva, Pershing, Custom Line and Wally-branded super sailing yachts. Due to their exclusive nature, the production process of these yachts is complex and takes longer timings, depending on the customisation required.
| Level of customisation | List of predefined options to choose from (colours, fabrics, etc.) | Layout and interior details | Hull, exterior and interior design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction time | 2–8 months | 7–15 months | 28–48 months |
| Sales channel | Dealer | Broker | Broker |
The group's brands:

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In addition to the production and sale of yachts, Ferretti Group's core business continues to be enhanced by a series of complementary services that strengthen the value of the overall offer:
- Conception, Design and Realisation of Interior Furnishings: Use of wood and state-of-the-art handling systems to create unique environments on board.
- Solutions for Safety at Sea: Through the Ferretti Security Division (FSD), the Group designs and builds vessels to monitor and patrol international, regional and coastal waters.
- After-Sales and Refitting Services: Upgrades and renovations to keep every vessel at the highest level of performance and aesthetics.
- Brand Extension Activities: Initiatives aimed at engaging more customers, strengthening brand recognition.
- Brokerage and Yacht Management Services: Full support for the entire life-cycle of vessels, from sale to operational management.
The economic contribution deriving from these support activities represents an essential strategic advantage, as it mitigates the impact of cyclical and seasonal characteristics typical of the core business.
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The table below represents the Ferretti Group's enhancement of its resources and skills (input), translating them into products, services and strategic initiatives (output), with the aim of generating positive and sustainable impacts for customers, investors and stakeholders (outcome).
| INPUTS | OUTPUTS | OUTCOMES |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | ||
| — Capital stock | ||
| — Debt Capital | ||
| — Research & Development Investments | Yacht & Boats | |
| — Composite Yachts, Made-to-measure Yachts, Super Yachts | Financial | |
| — Revenues | ||
| — EBITDA | ||
| Technological | ||
| — Development and Innovation Centres | ||
| — Advanced design and engineering | Nautical Innovation & Performance | |
| — Hybrid and electric propulsion | Technology | |
| — Performance and exclusivity | ||
| — Innovative products | ||
| — Nautical development | ||
| Intellectuals | ||
| — Patents and intellectual property | ||
| — Engineering and craftsmanship know-how | Experience and Customisation | |
| — Customisation options | ||
| — Luxury interior design | Intellectuals | |
| — Reputation | ||
| Humans | ||
| — Technical and craft skills | ||
| — Staff training and development | ||
| — Occupational safety and well-being | Customer & After-Sales Services | |
| — Ferretti Group Service Points | ||
| — Maintenance and refitting | ||
| — Financing and leasing services | Humans | |
| — Talent | ||
| — Experience & Know-How | ||
| — Integrity | ||
| — Health & Safety | ||
| Infrastructure | ||
| — Production and testing centres | ||
| — Global supply chain | Shipyards & Operating Facilities | |
| — Marina and exclusive showrooms | ||
| — Events and sea trials | Infrastructure | |
| — Work experience | ||
| — Employee well-being | ||
| — Vessel performance | ||
| Social/Relational | ||
| — Collaborations with designers and architects | ||
| — Relations with governments and institutions | ||
| — Engagement with ship owners and VIP clients | Events & Partnerships | |
| — WallyBeacon | ||
| — Energy Boat Challenge | ||
| — Boat Shows and International Fairs | ||
| — Partnerships with luxury brands | Social/Relational | |
| — Growth of local communities | ||
| — Stakeholder involvement | ||
| — Strategic partnerships | ||
| Natural | ||
| — Renewable energy sources | ||
| — Optimising the life cycle of vessels | Sustainability & energy efficiency | |
| — More durable and sustainable yachts | Natural | |
| — Reducing emissions | ||
| — Circular Economy |
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ESRS 2: GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Criteria for preparation
This section of the Annual Report represents Ferretti Group’s first Consolidated Sustainability Report (hereinafter also referred to as the “Report”), prepared pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree No. 125 of September 6, 2024 (hereinafter also “the Decree”), which implements EU Directive 2464/2022, known as the “Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive” (CSRD).
Ferretti Group has prepared this Report in accordance with the ESRS Sector-Agnostic standards¹ (hereinafter also referred to as “the ESRS” or “the Standards”), for the period from January 1, to December 31, 2024, consistent with financial reporting. The reporting is therefore annual; moreover, it was not possible to make comparisons with the year 2023, as this is the first year of ESRS reporting.
The principle of inclusion by reference was applied by including some information from the Corporate Governance Report in the consolidated sustainability reporting. This approach ensures greater consistency and integration between the various corporate documents, allowing for a more complete and structured view of the information disclosed.
The Group has not omitted any specific information corresponding to know-how or innovation results.
The reporting scope includes all fully companies consolidated within the scope of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The disclosures contained in the Report, with particular reference to Policies, Actions, Targets (PAT) and Metrics, refer to the entire reporting scope.
The disclosures reported in the Consolidated Sustainability Report has been prepared taking into account the sustainability issues material to the Group, as defined by the principle of Double Materiality introduced by ESRS 1 “General Requirements”. As indicated by ESRS 2 “General Disclosures”, the document includes and elaborates on the sustainability issues identified as material for the Group as a result of the Double Materiality Assessment. In this phase, the most material impacts, risks and opportunities (also referred to as “IROs”), as well as sustainability issues related to the Group’s activities, were identified. For more details on the meaning of “materiality”, please refer to the section “Process of Defining Materiality” in this document.
In compliance with the requirements of the standards, the disclosures included in the Report expand its scope to include the upstream and downstream value chain, in order to provide a comprehensive view of the impacts, risks and opportunities material to the Group. In fact, as reported in the section “Double Materiality Assessment”, it took into account not only the impacts, risks and opportunities associated with the Group’s internal activities, but also those associated with its value chain.
As far as disclosure is concerned, both qualitative and quantitative information has been reported for some indicators, limited to the Group perimeter, since the Decree provides for the possibility of omitting, in the first three years of reporting, information relating to the value chain, provided adequate reasons are given. Furthermore, where it was not possible to collect the required information on the value chain, the possible use of estimates or proxy variables, which are based on reasonable and verifiable data, was indicated. When the estimates concerns metrics, the starting assumptions and basis of the estimates are clearly described, and the resulting level of accuracy is also specified. Currently, the quantitative data available for the value chain concern Scope 3 emissions, but the Group is committed to taking the necessary steps to supplement and expand this data in the coming years.
¹ Single European Sustainability Reporting Standard, developed by EFRAG and officially published on July 31, 2023 (Delegated Regulation 2772/2023, Annex I).
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It should be noted that current or future financial resources allocated to action plans have not been included in this report when they are considered insignificant, i.e. when they are below the threshold of 20,000 €.
In preparing the forward-looking information contained in these financial statements, the company has had to make assumptions about future events that, by their nature, present a degree of uncertainty. These assumptions are based on estimates and forecasts that could vary, in terms of magnitude and timing, depending on changing circumstances. Therefore, forward-looking information should be regarded as subject to uncertainties, which could lead to significant changes from what is expected. The company undertakes to constantly monitor these factors and to revise the estimates and assumptions used, when necessary, in order to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.
In preparing the Report, the fundamental qualitative characteristics required for information (relevance and faithful representation) and the qualitative characteristics that enhance disclosures (comparability, verifiability and understandability) were considered, as defined and described by the ESRS 1 "General Requirements" standard, which regulates them in Appendix B "Qualitative Characteristics of Information".
As a company required to prepare a Consolidated Sustainability Report, pursuant to Article 4 of Italian Legislative Decree 125/2024, Ferretti Group has included the disclosure required by the regulations on the "EU Taxonomy" (EU Regulation 2020/852 and subsequent Delegated Regulations (EU) 2021/2178, 2021/2139, 2023/2485 and 2023/2486 related thereto) in relation to the eco-sustainable activities conducted by the Group. It should be noted that, in conducting the analysis and preparing material disclosures, a prudential approach was adopted overall, based on understanding and interpreting, to the best of current knowledge, the applicable regulatory requirements.
The details of the reported indicators can be found in the ESRS Content Index, located in the "Annex" to this document. This section also includes the "Appendix B" table linking the information prescribed by other EU regulations containing sustainability disclosure requirements and the — cross-cutting and topical — ESRS disclosure requirements disclosed in the Group's Consolidated Sustainability Report 2024.
The drafting process of the Report, prepared by the Investor Relations & Sustainability function supervised by the Chief Financial Officer, saw the involvement of the heads of the various Group corporate functions, both in the Double Materiality process, fully described in the dedicated chapter, and in the preparation of the qualitative and quantitative contents. Currently, within the Ferretti Group, there is no specific delegation to a position or committee at management level for the direct supervision of governance processes, controls and procedures relating to the monitoring, management and control of impacts, risks and opportunities.
The Report was submitted for approval by the Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A. on March 14, 2025 and is subject to limited review ("limited assurance" in accordance with the Standard on Sustainability Assurance Engagement — SSAE (Italy)).
It should also be noted that, as part of the ESG project, the Group also planned to launch a specific worksite on the "Sustainability Disclosure Internal Control System", in order to improve its decision-making processes and related internal control procedures that are currently not formalised. For more details on the consolidated sustainability reporting internal control system, reporting, please refer to the section "Risk Management and Internal Controls over Sustainability Reporting" in this document.
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The Consolidated Sustainability Report is published on the corporate website, section "Investor Relations" and "Sustainability", following approval by the Board of Directors.
Contact: [email protected]
ESRS 2 Governance
Ferretti Group adopts a corporate governance system based on compliance with current legislation, the Articles of Association and Internal Regulations, with the aim of ensuring responsible and sustainable management. The activities of the corporate bodies are geared towards the creation of value in the medium to long term, the protection of corporate assets, respect for shareholders' rights and the control of business risks. Corporate governance is based on principles of fairness and transparency, excluding any privileged use of company information for personal or group purposes. All shareholders enjoy equal opportunities to influence governance, with no possibility of confidential agreements or preferential treatment.
The Group adopts a traditional administration and control model, in which governance is entrusted to various bodies, including the Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors, the Board of Statutory Auditors and the appointed Independent Auditors.
The Board of Directors is the body responsible for the direction and management of the Company and the Group. Within the Board, several committees have been established: the Nomination Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the ESG Sustainability Committee, the Strategy Committee and the Risk Control Committee. Each of these committees has proposal and advisory functions, consistent with the recommendations set forth in the Corporate Governance Code. In addition, the Related Parties Committee, which performs its role through the Control and Risk Committee, operates in accordance with the regulations and the Consob Related Parties Transactions (RPT) Regulation and RPT Procedure.
At present, the company has not yet formalised in detail the mechanisms through which the responsibilities related to impacts, risks and opportunities are integrated into the corporate mission, the mandates of the administration, management and control bodies and related policies, nor how the definition of targets related to these issues is systematically monitored. Similarly, although being assessed, specific sustainability skills and competencies are not yet fully developed or formally integrated into decision-making processes. The Group intends to pursue a path of continuous in-depth analysis and improvement in these areas. Furthermore, in these areas the assessment and supervision of impacts, risks and opportunities is carried out when approving the Consolidated Sustainability Report by the Board of Directors as a collegial body, as described in detail in the following paragraphs.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Company has wide-ranging ordinary and extraordinary management powers, with competences that include decisions on significant transactions such as mergers, capital reductions and amendments to the Articles of Association. It is responsible for the approval of the business plan and the periodic evaluation of results, as well as the definition of the governance system and the management of corporate risks. Finally, the Board adopts policies for the management of dialogue with shareholders and for the management of corporate disclosures, including requirements regarding the disclosure of inside information.
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The members of the Board must possess the necessary skills and professionalism to perform their assigned tasks, as well as meet the requirements of independence and integrity laid down in the applicable regulations, including the provisions relating to companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Euronext Milano. Currently, only the Chairman of the Board of Directors has specific ESG expertise, while the other bodies do not have dedicated expertise in this area. However, the 'ESG' sustainability Committee is active within the Board of Directors and is responsible for addressing these issues. For more details, please refer to the section 'sustainability 'ESG' Committee'. In addition, training was planned for board members in order to hone specific skills to oversee sustainability issues. The board is also in charge of approving the Consolidated Sustainability Report.
The Board consists of nine members, two women (22%), seven men (78%), three Independent members (33%) and two executive members (22%). Its composition is subject to periodic evaluation, with a review at least once a year or following significant events, to ensure that the directors' independence and integrity requirements are met. There is no employee representation on the Board of Directors.
The table below shows the composition of the Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A. as at December 31, 2024:
| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Executive/ Non-Executive | Independence | Experience related to the company's sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiang Kui | 60 | m | Chairman and non-executive Director | Non-executive | no | Senior Chairman of Weichai Power and Chairman of the Board of Weichai America, holding governance roles in international listed companies such as Kion Group and Power Solutions International. He also led major companies in the industry, including Shandong Heavy Industry Group, Ferretti S.p.A., Sinotruk and Ballard Power System, consolidating a long career in industrial management. |
| Alberto Galassi | 60 | m | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director | Executive | no | He developed a multidisciplinary career, starting in the legal field and then moving into strategic leadership roles at Piaggio Aerospace, contributing to its international relaunch. Currently, as CEO and executive director, he leads the Group's strategy and is a member of Boards of Directors in major sports and commercial companies. |
| Piero Ferrari | 79 | m | Non-Executive Director | Non-executive | no | He has held roles of increasing responsibility within Ferrari's motorsport division, contributing to the brand's global positioning. Today, as vice-chairman and founder of HPE-COXA, he is a leading figure in the luxury and high-end engineering sector, enriched by numerous awards. At Ferretti Group, he leads the Strategic Product Committee. |
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| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Executive/ Non-Executive | Independence | Experience related to the company's sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyu Xu | 61 | m | Executive Director | Executive | no | He held management positions at Weichai Group, taking on roles ranging from operational management to international leadership. His background in Mathematics and an Executive MBA support a strategic and management profile in the global manufacturing sector. |
| Zhu Yi | 48 | f | Non-Executive Director | Non-executive | yes | She has more than 20 years' experience in investment banking, with a significant track record at Morgan Stanley culminating in the position of Managing Director. After leading research and projects in the automotive, industrial and infrastructure sectors, she became a partner at Shanghai Huasheng Youge Equity Investment Management, demonstrating excellent leadership skills. |
| Zhang Quan | 61 | m | Non-executive Independent Director | Non-executive | yes | He gained significant experience at the Weifang Diesel Engine Factory, holding key positions in the quality and marketing departments. Currently, as Vice Chairman of Weichai Power, he holds management roles in several Weichai group companies, contributing strategically to the development of the machinery and energy sector. |
| Stefano Domenicali | 59 | m | Non-executive Independent Director | Non-executive | yes | He has 20 years' experience in the automotive and luxury sector, starting at Ferrari and continued in senior roles at Lamborghini and Formula 1. His transformational leadership and strategic vision have contributed significantly to the innovation and international competitiveness of the industry. |
| Patrick Sun | 66 | m | Non-executive Independent Director | Non-executive | yes | With a solid career in financial markets, he has held leadership positions in institutions such as J.P. Morgan and Sunwah Kingsway Capital, and currently serves on numerous boards of listed companies. |
| Jiang Lan (Lansi) | 57 | f | Non-Executive Director | Non-executive | no | She has built a solid career in the automotive and construction industry, with relevant experience at Volvo and Doosan Infracore in China. Currently, as Managing Director at KJE International Holdings. |
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Board of Statutory Auditors
The Board of Statutory Auditors, as an independent auditing body, has the task of supervising compliance with the law and the Articles of Association, ensuring compliance with the principles of proper administration. In particular, it monitors the adequacy and proper functioning of the organisational, administrative and accounting structure of the company.
Through its supervisory activities, the Board of Statutory Auditors makes a decisive contribution to ensuring the responsible and sustainable management of the company, fostering transparency and operational efficiency. It regularly reviews the processes and procedures implemented, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and the consistency of the mitigation measures adopted, in order to integrate strategic decisions into business operations. Through its commitment, the Board of Statutory Auditors protects the interests of shareholders and stakeholders, promoting a culture of responsibility and transparency that is reflected in an integrated management of the company.
The Board of Auditors consists of five members, two men (40%) and three women (60%). The composition is decided with a view to ensuring compliance with the requirements of independence and integrity, thus ensuring balanced and transparent representation. It is composed as follows:
| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company's sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi Capitani | 59 | m | Chairman | Founding partner of Studio Capitani Picone (Parma) since 1994, specialising in extraordinary transactions, corporate finance, corporate crises and trust and family wealth management. An expert in strategic, tax, corporate and contractual consulting, he has held positions on boards of directors, boards of auditors and supervisory bodies pursuant to Law 231/2001. He also has experience in insolvency proceedings, corporate restructuring and tax defence. |
| Luca Nicodemi | 51 | m | Standing Auditor | He holds a degree in Business Economics from Bocconi University, specialising in Finance, and is a Chartered Accountant, Auditor and Expert Witness registered with the Court of Milan. An expert in corporate governance, he holds senior positions in football, industry and in supervised SGR entities. It has extensive experience in financial, accounting and tax consulting for M&A transactions, debt restructuring and corporate valuations for national and international institutions, as well as providing fairness, accounting and tax opinions for industrial groups operating in the luxury, infrastructure and banking sectors. In addition, he acts as a member of the Supervisory Board pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 for multinational companies and supervised entities. |
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| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company’s sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuseppina Manzo | 44 | f | Standing Auditor | Professional expert in financial statements and corporate finance, currently advisor at Wepartner S.p.A. She has solid experience in company and equity investment valuation, fairness opinions, accounting advice (IAS/IFRS), opinions on debt sustainability and assistance in arbitration and court proceedings. She is a specialist in extraordinary finance transactions, mergers, acquisitions and corporate reorganisations. Previous experience at Studio Provasoli, Banca Intesa and Hitachi Europe, focusing on financial advisory, auditing and adoption of international accounting standards. |
| Tiziana Vallone | 55 | f | Alternate Auditor | She holds a degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Bari and is a Chartered Accountant, Legal Auditor and Auditor for Local Authorities. An expert in auditing, corporate finance, corporate law and restructuring, she holds management and control positions in multinational and listed companies. Currently, she advises as an expert supporting the national business crisis tables of the Ministry of Industry and Made in Italy. She has gained academic experience, having taught until 2006 at the Bocconi University in Milan, and currently holds courses for the Order of Chartered Accountants of Milan and the Bar Associations of Milan, Bologna and Bergamo on corporate finance, business crisis and risk management. In addition, she is a member of numerous commissions and working groups, including the Commission for Crisis and Corporate Recovery, where she serves as vice-chairman. |
| Federica Marone | 49 | f | Alternate Auditor | Graduated in Economics with a legal focus from the “Parthenope” University of Naples, she has been practising as a Certified Public Accountant since 2006. Until 2023, she was an adjunct lecturer in Tax Law at the Faculty of Law of the Suor Orsola Benincasa University in Naples. Currently, she works as a Chartered Accountant and Tax Defence Counsel, drafting opinions and holding positions as director, liquidator, independent auditor and auditor in several corporations. |
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Supervisory Body
The Supervisory Body (SB) is established by the Company's Board of Directors in accordance with Article 6 of Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001. It has the task of supervising the effectiveness and adequacy of the Organisation, Management and Control Model, monitoring its effective application within the corporate structure. The SB exercises its powers in full autonomy, being able to initiate controls and interventions and liaising directly with the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors, thus ensuring timely and effective communication for the adoption of corrective measures if risks or critical issues are identified in corporate processes, in line with the Company's overall strategic objectives.
The members of the SB are selected according to strict criteria of autonomy, independence, professionalism and integrity. They must have specific skills in inspection, consulting and risk analysis, as well as an in-depth knowledge of administrative and accounting regulations and techniques. The function of the SB extends to monitoring compliance with the Model by corporate bodies, employees and other recipients, also assessing any need to update the Model if changes in corporate or regulatory conditions are identified. Moreover, the decisions of the SB are supported, if necessary, by all corporate functions and external consultants for specialised tasks, thus ensuring a comprehensive, risk prevention-oriented approach in line with the corporate strategy.
The SB consists of three members, two men and one woman (67% and 33% respectively). The members are bound by stringent independence requirements and must not hold executive positions on the Board of Directors, nor have significant relationships with the Company or the CEO. Their mandate can automatically lapse if they lose their eligibility requirements, and they can only be dismissed for good cause, such as non-attendance at meetings or conviction for offences that compromise their operational capacity. In the event of resignation, disqualification or revocation, the Board of Directors promptly replaces members, thus ensuring the continuity of the supervisory functions. The collegial structure of the SB, combined with its autonomy and the powers conferred, ensures constant control and proactive management of corporate risks, contributing significantly to the proper implementation of the Model and the maintenance of the Company's overall strategy.
The table below shows the composition of the Supervisory Body:
| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company's sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Beatrizotti | 51 | m | Chairman | Chartered accountant with extensive experience in business consulting, management control and auditing. He has coordinated internal and external teams in the management of contracts, drafting of budgets and implementation of control systems, supporting due diligence activities and restructuring operations nationally and internationally. In addition, he has held leadership roles in corporate governance and administrative responsibility consulting, as well as temporary management positions, including CFO roles. |
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| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company’s sectors, products and geographical areas |
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| Monica Alberti | 50 | f | Member | A lawyer specialising in corporate and labour criminal law, with consolidated experience in corporate administrative liability (Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001), environmental criminal law and offences relating to health and safety, food, tax, corporate, bankruptcy and urban planning. In recent years, she has also worked in the field of web reputation and honour protection for individuals, companies and public bodies. She coordinated the preparation and implementation of the organisation, management and control models required by Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001, providing advice and defence in criminal proceedings. |
| Luigi Bergamini | 60 | m | Member | He graduated in Law at the University of Modena and passed the law practice qualification examination at the Court of Appeal of Bologna. He gained professional experience in law firms in Modena and Rome and, subsequently, working as a legal advisor for Piaggio Aerospace in Genoa. He also served as a member of the board of statutory auditors for Piaggio Aerospace and currently holds this position for Ferretti Group in Forlì. |
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee is an organ providing advice and putting forward proposals to the Board of Directors, with the task of supporting it in decisions concerning the company's remuneration policy, ensuring that remuneration strategies are consistent with the company's long-term objectives and aligned with the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders.
The Committee works with the other corporate committees to support the Board of Directors in the creation of long-term value, operating in accordance with the Corporate Governance Code. Its work consists of investigating, making proposals and providing advice whenever the Board has to evaluate or make decisions on the remuneration of directors, members of the supervisory body and remuneration policies for senior executives.
It assists the Board in defining the remuneration policy, formulating proposals and providing opinions on the remuneration structure for directors and executives with strategic responsibilities, ensuring transparency and monitoring the implementation of the decisions taken. Within this framework, the Committee examines and approves the remuneration proposals for executives, aligning them with the company's targets, and proposes or expresses opinions on the remuneration of executive directors and other directors with special duties, also determining performance targets for the variable component of remuneration.
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The Committee also makes recommendations on total remuneration, including benefits, pension and other allowances for executive directors and executive with strategic responsibilities, after consulting with the Chairman of the Board or the CEO. It formulates proposals for the remuneration of non-executive directors and verifies the consistency of remuneration with the principles set out in the corporate policy.
In addition, the Committee considers the remuneration policies adopted by comparable companies, assessing factors such as contract type, responsibility and time commitment. It expresses opinions on remuneration plans based on shares or other financial instruments for executives, directors, employees and collaborators, also proposing monetary incentive plans for executives with strategic responsibilities. It ensures that no director or person connected to them participates in decisions concerning their own remuneration and supports the executive director in defining any incentive schemes to be submitted to the Board.
It periodically monitors the application of the remuneration policy, verifying the achievement of performance targets related to the variable component and assessing the adequacy and overall consistency of the policy for directors and top management. To this end, it examines in advance the annual report on the remuneration policy and remuneration paid, making it available for the Shareholders' Meeting.
Integration and coordination with internal control systems and risk management are also guaranteed, ensuring that remuneration policies are in line with the overall sustainability reporting framework and risk management measures adopted by the Company.
Finally, the Committee evaluates shareholder feedback on the remuneration policy and reviews and approves any share-based incentive plans that comply with the applicable listing rules. Through these activities, the Remuneration Committee ensures that the company's remuneration policies are transparent, competitive and in line with market best practices, contributing to the sustainable growth of the company and the protection of stakeholders' interests.
The Remuneration Committee consists of five members, four men (80%) and one woman (20%), and is structured to ensure maximum transparency and consistency in the adoption of remuneration policies, contributing to the effective and responsible management of corporate remuneration strategies.
| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company's sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefano Domenicali | 59 | m | Chairman, Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Patrick Sun | 66 | m | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Zhu Yi | 48 | f | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Piero Ferrari | 79 | m | non-executive | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Xu Xinyu | 61 | m | Executive | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
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Nomination Committee
The Nominations Committee supports the Board of Directors in decisions concerning the composition, renewal and self-assessment of the Board, ensuring effective and transparent governance. In this context, the Committee ensures that the Board structure is in line with the Company's strategic objectives and the need for diversity and expertise, favouring the presence of profiles capable of addressing current and future challenges, including sustainability and risk management issues.
Among its main activities, the Committee regularly analyses the structure, size and composition of the Board, thoroughly assessing the skills, knowledge and experience of its members. Particular attention is paid to the independence of non-executive directors and the diversification of profiles, which are essential elements for the effective management of risks and the exploitation of opportunities. In this process, the Committee identifies qualified candidates to serve as directors and makes recommendations on their selection.
The Nomination Committee also deals with succession planning for directors, with particular attention to the positions of Chairman and CEO. Through a strategic analysis, the Committee makes proposals for possible changes to the composition of the Board, ensuring its ongoing alignment with corporate strategy and best market practices. It also evaluates the application of diversity policies and expresses its opinion on the activities of Directors that might be in competition with the Company, thus contributing to the protection of corporate interests and the creation of long-term value. Finally, the Committee works closely with other governance bodies, facilitating the exchange of information and sharing of best practices, so as to integrate control and risk management functions into the overall reporting framework.
The Nomination Committee consists of five members, four men (80%) and one woman (20%), in detail:
| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company's sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiang Kui | 60 | m | Non-Executive Chairman | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Patrick Sun | 66 | m | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Stefano Domenicali | 59 | m | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Zhu Yi | 48 | f | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Alberto Galassi | 60 | m | Executive | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
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ESG Sustainability Committee
The ESG Sustainability Committee (hereinafter also referred to as the "ESG Committee") plays a strategic and multifunctional role in assisting the Board of Directors in defining and implementing policies and strategies related to environmental, social and governance aspects. In particular, the Committee is responsible for monitoring ESG issues to assess their direct impact on corporate strategy and for systematically reviewing sustainability performance. In the process of reviewing and verifying the data contained in the Consolidated Sustainability Report, the ESG Committee is also responsible for certifying and examining the identified impacts, risks and opportunities, ensuring that they are correctly represented and aligned with the company's strategies, targets and material ESG standards.
To support decision-making, the Committee defines specific metrics and targets aimed at continuously improving ESG performance. To this end, it makes concrete recommendations to steer the company towards more sustainable and responsible initiatives, ensuring that these proposals are in line with the company's overall strategy and international best practices. In addition, the Committee assists the Board in analysing and updating the Group's sustainability policy, integrating the results of ESG assessments into the decision-making process and defining medium-to long-term targets for better management of impacts, risks and opportunities.
The ESG Committee has the right to access all corporate information necessary for the performance of its duties and, when necessary, may use independent consultants, subject to verification of their independence, to conduct in-depth analyses and comparative studies with compensation and reimbursement established by the Board of Directors, thus ensuring the operational autonomy and continuity of its functions.
Currently, controls and procedures dedicated to managing impacts, risks and opportunities do not cover all relevant IROs; however, taking a proactive and advisory role in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Committee monitors the implementation of sustainability policies and strategies, proposing corrective and development actions. It oversees the preparation and approves the Consolidated Sustainability Report, key tools that demonstrate the company's commitment to transparent and comprehensive reporting. In addition, the Committee helps to ensure that information on impacts, risks and opportunities is effectively communicated to management and supervisory bodies. For more details, see the section "Information provided to the company's administrative, management and supervisory bodies and sustainability issues addressed by them" in this chapter. Currently, it does not have a structured process for systematically integrating consideration of impacts, risks and opportunities into strategy oversight, decisions on relevant transactions and risk management.
The ESG Committee closely monitors the evolution of the company's targets, setting performance targets, monitoring progress and suggesting corrective actions to continuously improve results. It analyses external trends and key market trends that may influence ESG strategies, directing the identification of material issues and monitoring international best practices to ensure constant updating and alignment with the global context.
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In addition, the Committee examines proposals and feedback from shareholders and stakeholders, assessing their appropriateness with respect to corporate targets and contributing to a constructive and transparent dialogue between the company and its ecosystem. To foster integrated and coordinated management, the Committee may establish specific working groups for ESG activities, dedicated to policy-making, performance monitoring, risk identification and implementation of sustainability initiatives. Finally, the ESG Committee periodically reviews its internal regulation and proposes any changes to the Board of Directors, thus ensuring the effective integration of sustainability into the long-term corporate strategy and contributing to the creation of sustainable value for all stakeholders.
The ESG Committee consists of seven members, five men (71%) and two women (29%):
| Name | Age | Gender | Office | Experience related to the company’s sectors, products and geographical areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiang Kui | 60 | m | Non-Executive Chairman | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Piero Ferrari | 79 | m | Non-Executive | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Xu Xinyu | 61 | m | Executive | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Alberto Galassi | 60 | m | Executive | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Zang Quan | 61 | m | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Jiang Lan | 57 | f | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
| Zhu Yi | 48 | f | Independent | For further details please see section “The Board of Directors” |
For further details on the Ferretti Group Corporate Governance, please refer to the Group’s official website.
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Information provided to the company's administrative, management and supervisory bodies and sustainability issues addressed by them
Ferretti is committed to ensuring that administrative, management and control bodies are constantly updated on sustainability issues, ensuring a structured and informed approach to strategic decisions. During the year, a double materiality assessment was conducted, an essential process for identifying and mapping sustainability risks, opportunities and impacts in relation to business operations. This exercise involved the management and executives of the main corporate functions, through targeted interviews and joint evaluation sessions. Subsequently, on February 28, 2025, the Sustainability Committee reviewed the assessment and then submitted it to the Board of Directors, which had received detailed information and updates on the IROs related to ESG issues through a dedicated report and an in-depth meeting.
The ESG Committee meets annually to provide an update to the Board of Directors on sustainability issues. During the meeting, the Consolidated Sustainability Report was presented with an in-depth overview of the impacts, risks and opportunities concerning the company's activities. The double materiality assessment identified several impacts considered to be material, including those related to climate change, its own workforce, workers in the value chain, and several opportunities, including those related to working conditions, equal treatment and corporate culture. The Board of Directors took them into account both in the definition of the long-term strategy and in the most significant operational decisions. On this occasion, the new CSRD directive was also introduced, highlighting the company's commitment to adapt to regulatory developments in sustainability. The adoption of an integrated approach to risk management has improved the company's ability to adapt to changes in the regulatory and market environment, enhancing transparency and accountability in corporate governance.
Integrating sustainability performance into incentive schemes
Ferretti Group's Remuneration Policy is designed to attract, retain and motivate highly professional resources, ensuring a remuneration system in line with the Group's current and future needs. It provides for a harmonised structure that is specific to several key figures — including members of the Board of Directors (both executive and non-executive), members of the Board of Statutory Auditors and Executives with Strategic Responsibilities — combining fixed and variable components. The variable components, based on financial performance targets and strategic indicators, promote the achievement of company results and their alignment with the sustainable growth strategy, while the fixed components, supplemented by fringe benefits and additional compensation, recognise individual contribution and strategic skills.
No variable incentive schemes linked to sustainability criteria have been defined for members of the administrative, management and control bodies.
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Statement of due diligence
The following table maps how Ferretti Group applies the key elements of due diligence in relation to people and the environment and where these elements are included within the Consolidated Sustainability Report.
| Basic elements of due diligence | Paragraphs in Sustainability Statements |
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| a) Embedding due diligence into governance, strategy and business model | • “Information provided to the company’s administrative, management and supervisory bodies and sustainability issues addressed by them”, p. ESG-20 |
| • “Strategy, business model and value chain”, p. ESG-24 | |
| • “Double Materiality Assessment”, p. ESG-28 | |
| b) Engaging with affected stakeholders in all key steps of the due diligence | • “Stakeholders’ interests and opinions”, p. ESG-27 |
| • “S1-Own workforce | Workforce involvement processes”, p. ESG-72 |
| • “S1-Own workforce | Channels for own workforce to raise concerns”, p. ESG-72 |
| • “S2-Workers in the value chain — Tools for worker engagement in the value chain”, p. ESG-86 | |
| • “S3-Affected communities | Engagement process of affected communities”, p. ESG-90 |
| • “S4-Customers | Customer engagement processes”, p. ESG-97 |
| • “S4-Customers | Processes to remedy negative impacts and channels for customers to raise concerns”, p. ESG-98 |
| • “S4-Customers | Actions”, p. ESG-99 |
| • “G1-Business conduct | Policies” p. ESG-105 |
| c) Identifying and assessing negative impacts | • “Double Materiality Assessment”, p. ESG-28 |
| • “Managing climate change impacts, risks and opportunities”, p. ESG-32 | |
| • “Environmental aspects material to the value chain - E2-Pollution - E3-Water Resources - E4 Biodiversity | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities”, p. ESG-65 |
| • “Managing impacts, risks and opportunities related to the circular economy”, p. ESG-58 | |
| • “Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model”, p. ESG-28 |
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| Basic elements of due diligence | Paragraphs in Sustainability Statements |
|---|---|
| d) Intervening to address negative impacts | • “E1-Climate change |
| • “E2-Pollution, E3-Water Resources, E4-Biodiversity | Actions” p. ESG-67 |
| • “E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Actions”, p. ESG-59 |
| • “S1-Own workforce | Actions”, p. ESG-74 |
| • “S2-Workers in the value chain | Actions”, p. ESG-87 |
| • “S3-Affected communities | Actions”, p. ESG-91 |
| • “S4-Customers | Actions”, p. ESG-99 |
| • “G1-Business conduct | Actions”, p. ESG-110 |
| e) Monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and communicating | • “E1-Climate change |
| • “E2-Pollution, E3-Water Resources, E4-Biodiversity | ActionsE2-Pollution, E3-Water Resources, E4-Biodiversity |
| • “E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Actions”, p. ESG-59 |
| • “S1-Own workforce | Actions”, p. ESG-74 |
| • “S2-Workers in the value chain | Actions”, p. ESG-87 |
| • “S3-Affected communities | Actions”, p. ESG-91 |
| • “S4-Customers | Actions”, p. ESG-99 |
| • “G1-Business conduct | Actions”, p. ESG-110 |
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Risk management and internal controls over sustainability reporting
The Ferretti Group's system of internal control and risk management, understood as the set of tools used to reduce risks that could have a negative impact on the company's performance and the achievement of targets, is developed on various levels of control traditionally identified and supervised by senior management and the Board of Directors.

Focusing on "Governance" and the "Internal Control System on Sustainability Reporting", the CSRD compliance project aims to improve the Group's decision-making processes and internal control procedures. The elements of the framework for the Internal Control System on Consolidated Sustainability Reporting ("ICSR") were identified, together with the operational model and supporting methodologies.
With respect to the consolidated sustainability reporting process, a specific procedure is being drafted to regulate the reporting process, which is also enriched with references to the ICSR framework, which is based on the assessment of business risk in relation to sustainability reporting.
Currently, the operational model roll-out phase is underway on a "pilot" subset of ESRS datapoints. The internal control system is based on the guidelines of the CoSO Framework, in line with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
In particular, the ICSR operating model includes a set of information identified as priority datapoints, selected on the basis of the assessments carried out on the Group's impacts, risks and opportunities in the context of the double materiality assessment. The datapoints that emerged as priorities are those relating to energy consumption, emissions and EU Taxonomy. Subsequently, these datapoints were included in a 'risk control matrix', where controls will be formalised and shared with Management for the purpose of their periodic monitoring.
For the selected set of datapoints, a walk-through is underway to examine the entire data flow, from the collection of primary information to its final consolidation and validation, in order to define the controls and associated roles and responsibilities. The internal control system ensures the consistency and accuracy of data, thus helping to mitigate the main risks associated with the sustainability reporting process. The nature and frequency of controls vary according to each specific datapoint risk. Depending on the type of monitoring required, different tools will be used, including internal files specifically created for monitoring and different supporting software.
The main risks in consolidated sustainability reporting relate to potential errors in data processing or consolidation of data from primary sources, with a focus on value chain data, over which the Group has no direct operational control. To mitigate them, the Group adopts both preventive and detective controls, aimed at avoiding or detecting errors, and is committed to building additional ones where current ones are not adequate. The Group works with internal and external experts to establish governance over data collection and control systems.
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The internal corporate function that will be in charge of monitoring the internal control system on sustainability reporting, with a view to mitigating reporting risk, will periodically provide updates and potential feedback to the Manager in Charge, who will interface with the competent administration and control bodies.
Strategy, business model and value chain
Ferretti Group stands out for the passion, innovation and excellence that define its every initiative. Passion is the driving force behind every project, the spark that ignites enthusiasm within the company and is reflected in every yacht built. Each boat is born out of a shared commitment to offer customers unique sailing experiences, where navigation, design, luxury and technology come together perfectly, turning every voyage into an unforgettable experience.
Innovation is the fuel of Ferretti Group’s dream. Creating new models means keeping tradition alive, but always looking towards the future. Investments in research and development, combined with the use of modern infrastructures and factories, make it possible to build extraordinary, safe and high-performance breathtaking and attention-grabbing yachts. This innovative approach permeates every aspect of the business, from the design of production processes to the choice of materials and the adoption of the most advanced technologies, combining Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge industrialisation.
Quality, uniqueness and exclusivity are the values guiding every Ferretti Group choice. Understood as an unwavering commitment to perfection, quality underpins the company’s responsibility to build yachts that reflect the highest industry standards. Uniqueness manifests itself in the ability to innovate without ever forgetting one’s tradition, while exclusivity represents the essence of luxury, evolving without losing authenticity, with distinctive models that celebrate the best of Made in Italy.
These principles are the guide that drives all choices, supporting continuous growth. With a centralised business model and precise coordination, Ferretti Group is committed to setting trends in luxury yachting, inspiring the entire industry and offering sailing experiences beyond expectations. The aim is to design the future of boating, creating boats that symbolise innovation, elegance and cutting-edge technology.
Vision
"Generating the luxury yachting trends of tomorrow, being a source of inspiration for the entire industry. Creating emotion, dreams and desire, in the relentless pursuit of the highest levels of quality, innovation and uniqueness. Ferretti Group wants to be the most influential player in the luxury yacht sector, thanks to its achievements in technology, sustainability and economic performance."
Mission
"We want to offer exceptional sailing experiences to shipowners all over the world. We strive for the highest standards of quality, style and customer care, combining exclusive design, impeccable performance and state-of-the-art technology. Ferretti Group is the ideal choice for those who wish to experience nautical excellence in maximum comfort and total safety."
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Ferretti Group's approach to sustainability is aligned with its corporate mission, reflecting an ongoing commitment to improving the quality of the boating experience and promoting respect for the environment. The Group's vision extends not only to the creation of yachts that captivate through aesthetics and performance, but also to contributing towards a more sustainable future through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, eco-friendly solutions and responsible production.
The commitment to the environment is clear in the design choices and the adoption of technologies that reduce environmental impact during navigation. Technological innovation, which has always distinguished Ferretti Group, is oriented towards the search for solutions that guarantee not only maximum performance, but also respect for nature and protection of the sea, the boats' natural habitat.
In this regard, in 2024, Ferretti Group defined clear strategic initiatives and targets with commitments to be achieved by 2025/2026, focusing on innovative technologies and eco-friendly solutions to reduce the environmental impact of its boats. This commitment is reflected in the introduction of new hybrid-powered yacht models and integrated point systems to monitor emissions. Furthermore, with regard to the value chain, Ferretti Group has adopted practices to ensure transparency and accountability, starting with the definition of a pilot project aimed at assessing its providers (Tier 1) according to ESG criteria.
The Group has set qualitative sustainability-oriented targets, but has not yet established measurable, quantitative targets. However, the targets are subject to a periodic review process to assess their implementation and take corrective action if necessary. Since this is the first year of reporting, formal monitoring of the policies and actions implemented has not yet been undertaken. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the scope of the objectives is Ferretti S.p.A. For details, please refer to the "Targets" sections in the chapters below.
It should be noted that the company has not currently carried out a systematic and detailed assessment of its significant products and services, markets and customer groups in relation to its sustainability targets. In compliance with the provisions of Directive 2013/34/EU and the ESRS regulations, Ferretti S.p.A. has assessed the possibility of availing itself of the exemption provided for in connection with the detailed disclosure of revenue broken down by significant sector, as stipulated in Article 18(1), sub-paragraph (a) of the Directive. Ferretti S.p.A. does not need to disclose a specific breakdown of revenues by sector, as Italian law allows exemption from this requirement for certain types of companies.
However, in line with the requirements set forth by the ESRS, Ferretti S.p.A. has identified and disclosed sectors that are significant to its business. These sectors mainly include the construction and sale of luxury yachts and activities related to the design and construction of customised yachts. These areas represent the majority of the company's operations and are crucial to its economic, social and environmental impact.
While recognising the importance of these elements for comprehensive consolidated sustainability reporting, the company is committed to developing more advanced methodologies to integrate them in the future.
Currently, the company provides a general description of its business model and value chain, however, the method for collecting, processing and protecting this data has not yet been fully formalised; the company is committed to developing further monitoring tools and strengthening reporting in this area, in order to offer an even more detailed and transparent view in the future.
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The Ferretti Group value chain
Ferretti Group builds its value chain through a well-defined and targeted process, involving a network of suppliers and partners operating at every stage of production, from the selection of raw materials to the distribution and sale of its yachts. The choice of materials, including steel, aluminium, fine wood, glass and advanced technological components, is fundamental to guaranteeing the boats' quality and excellence.
Engine suppliers
Responsible for supplying the engines that power Ferretti yachts, critical components for yacht performance and reliability.
Equipment suppliers
They provide accessories and devices essential for the proper functioning of boats, such as electrical systems, lighting systems, and safety equipment.
Fibreglass and glazing suppliers
They provide light and strong materials such as fibreglass and glazing, used in the construction of the hull and in the boats' transparent structures, guaranteeing strength and visibility.
Furniture, deck materials and decks suppliers
They supply materials and furnishings for the boats' interior and exterior areas, including furniture, carpets and durable materials for decks and roofs.
Electronics and complex components suppliers
They are responsible for providing advanced electronic systems for navigation, vessel management and on-board entertainment, as well as complex components such as control systems, sensors and displays.
Upholstery and decoration suppliers
They supply interior decoration materials, including fabrics, upholstery, cladding, curtains and upholstery, which help create a luxurious and comfortable ambience on board.
Logistics service providers
Essential to ensure that the materials and components required for yacht construction and maintenance are transported efficiently and on time, enabling production schedules to be met.
Downstream in the chain are customer-owners who purchase boats directly and dealerships that deal with commercial and promotional activities.
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Stakeholders' interests and opinions
Ferretti Group recognises the importance of dialogue and direct engagement of stakeholders in order to understand their various expectations and needs. Over the years, this collaboration has enabled the Group to develop strong personal and professional relationships that have allowed it to consolidate its position as a leader in the luxury yachting scene. This inclusive approach not only fostered innovation and product quality, but also contributed to the strengthening of trust and transparency with all stakeholders.
The following is a summary of the main categories of stakeholders affected, together with the tools and listening methods used to collect their needs and expectations:
| Key Stakeholders | Engagement | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Industry associations | • Participation in conferences, events and meetings with nautical industry associations. | Monitoring of market trends, updates on regulations and innovations. |
| Media | • Collaborations with nautical, lifestyle and business media. | Spreading brand awareness and updates on the Group's progress and achievements. |
| Regulatory bodies | • Constant dialogue with regulators and institutions to comply with laws, regulations and industry standards. | Regulatory compliance and continuous evolution with respect to nautical regulations. |
| Financial community | Regular meetings with: | |
| • Institutional investors and financial analysts; | ||
| • Relations with credit institutions | Updates on financial results, evaluation of company performance and market analysis. | |
| Employees | • Training Activities | |
| • Whistleblowing platform | ||
| • Extraordinary medical examination | For more details, please refer to Chapter S1 Own workforce — Engagement processes and Channels for Own workforce to raise concerns | |
| Workers in the value chain | • Whistleblowing platform. | For more details, please refer to Chapter S2 Workers in the value chain — Tools for engaging workers in the value chain |
| Communities concerned | • Training activities (School of Trades) | |
| • Engagement initiatives in local communities: donations and creation of employment opportunities. | ||
| • Whistleblowing platform | For more details, please refer to Chapter S3 Affected communities — Tools for engaging affected communities | |
| Customers | • Events and trade fairs | |
| • Questionnaires | ||
| • Technical assistance channels | ||
| • Satisfaction evaluation system (CSI) | ||
| • Whistleblowing platform. | For more details, please refer to Chapter S4 Customers — Tools for engaging customers |
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At present, the company has not yet systematically formalised processes for gathering and integrating the views of key stakeholders into the definition of its strategy and business model; nor have any specific changes been adopted or additional measures been planned to adapt the strategy to the views of stakeholders, and there are no defined plans for such actions in the short term. In addition, communication to the boards of directors, management and control regarding stakeholders' interests and opinions is not yet structured in a systematic manner; however, the company is committed to developing these mechanisms in the coming years to ensure greater alignment between strategic decisions and stakeholder expectations.
Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
For a list of the material impacts, risks and opportunities that contributed to the material topics covered by the disclosure requirements of the ESRS, see the summary table at the beginning of each reference chapter. Each table highlights the current or predicted impacts, risks and opportunities on people and the environment, their origin or connection with the strategy and business model, as well as the tools adopted by the Group to respond to these effects. The time horizon and the level of the Group's involvement in the generation of impacts are also indicated.
It should be noted that, since this is the first year of reporting under the CSRD and Italian Legislative Decree 125/2024, there have been no changes in either the process adopted or the IROs identified and assessed compared to the previous reporting period. This disclosure will be provided as part of the FY 2025 reporting.
In addition, Ferretti Group carried out the analysis of the current financial effects of physical risks related to climate change, see Chapter E1-Climate Change for more detail. Currently, a resilience analysis of the strategy and business model in relation to the ability to address material impacts and risks and to seize emerging opportunities has not yet been conducted. However, the company recognises the importance of this assessment and is committed to developing it in the coming years in order to strengthen its ability to adapt and grow in a changing environment.
Double Materiality Assessment
From the first year of sustainability reporting, the Group has initiated a materiality assessment process that has evolved over time, with the aim of continuous improvement. For the 2024 reporting, a more structured update of the materiality assessment in line with the principle of Double Materiality, referred to in ESRS 1 "General Requirements", was carried out in accordance with current regulations.
Double Materiality is articulated in two parts: impact (effects on society and the environment) and financial (risks and opportunities affecting the company's economic performance). Material matters are identified and contextualised through an assessment process that takes into account the interconnections between these aspects. The Double Materiality Assessment enabled the Group to identify and report on the most significant sustainability matters, including impacts on the economy, environment and human rights.
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The Double Materiality Assessment process is illustrated below, with the aim of providing an overview of the approach adopted by the Group to identify impacts, risks and opportunities, (hereinafter also referred to as "IROs") as well as to assess their significance².
Materiality definition process
As a first step in the Double Materiality process, a preliminary review of the Materiality Assessment was conducted in compliance with past reporting standards (GRI). This activity made it possible to address some ESRS aspects not covered in the last financial year's reporting and to assess the validity of the matters already mapped, taking into account the latest trends and best practices. In the course of this process, the analyses carried out underwent an in-depth review, with the aim of refining and updating the topics identified, taking into account newly identified information and needs.
At the end of this preliminary activity, a process was initiated to map potential IROs applicable to the Group, with the aim of defining a long list of IROs. The steps followed to create the long list were as follows:
- Drawing up a preliminary list of sustainability matters, based on the results obtained from the previous materiality assessment and the information from the analysis of the internal and external context;
- Correlation of the identified aspects with the topics, subtopics and sub-subtopics in Annex A Application Requirements 16 of ESRS 1 "General Requirements";
- Mapping of impacts, risks and opportunities (long list impact and long list financial) through an in-depth analysis of the Group's business and its value chain, with the aim of identifying the direct and indirect impacts arising from internal operations and the activities of strategic suppliers and customers. As part of this activity, the relevant IROs were identified³, considering the main operations carried out by the Group and its partners along the chain. Each impact was associated with its own 'perimeter', determining the point in the value chain where it is generated, dividing it into upstream, own operations and downstream. The analysis was conducted following the due diligence procedures for sustainability, focusing on business activities and business relationships, in order to intercept possible impacts, risks and opportunities in an accurate and structured manner. The main inputs considered covered both the Group's own operations and the activities carried out by strategic suppliers and customers, ensuring a complete and integrated view of actual and potential impacts along the entire value chain.
- Sharing of the IRO long lists with the Investor Relations & Sustainability function, in order to proceed with further refinements and obtain final validation. No provision was made for stakeholder consultation.
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1) Evaluation of IROs
The process of assessing the long list of IROs for the 2024 Consolidated Sustainability Reporting was carried out with the involvement of management and of the company's front lines. Each impact, risk and opportunity was evaluated according to Magnitude and Likelihood, using specific scales for each. Magnitude was differentiated by impacts (based on scale⁴, scope⁵ and irremediability⁶) and by risks/opportunities (based on economic/financial, qualitative and reputational aspects). Likelihood takes into account past frequency (event occurred in the last 3 years), future prediction (event likely to occur in the next 3 years) and the percentage of times the event is likely to occur out of all cases.
In accordance with ESRS standards, an "inherent" IRO assessment was adopted, i.e. without taking into account the safeguards already implemented within the Group. During the assessment, various aspects were considered in line with the guidelines and guidance of ESRS 2 "General Disclosure", including:
- Human rights: For potentially negative impacts related to this aspect, magnitude was preferred over probability, assigning a maximum magnitude regardless of the probability of occurrence.
- Interdependencies: The connection points between impacts, risks and opportunities were assessed in cooperation with the function managers.
- Time horizons⁷: The assessment was carried out on a specific time horizon for each impact, risk and opportunity, divided into short, medium and long term (within one year, 1–5 years, over 5 years).
- Scope: Impacts, risks and opportunities were divided according to their origins: own operations, upstream and downstream value chain.
- Dependencies on natural, human and social resources: During the identification of risks and opportunities, no significant dependencies were mapped for the Group.
- Impacted factors: Impacts were assessed in relation to the factors affected, such as the environment, communities and employees.
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2) Validation of IROs
In order to identify impacts$^{8}$, risks and opportunities (IROs) relevant to Ferretti Group, a threshold mechanism was adopted, defining a minimum level of materiality required for an IRO to be considered relevant to the Group. This materiality threshold$^{9}$ was determined by following available technical guidelines, in particular those of the ESRS, which provide criteria for establishing the materiality of aspects to be included in consolidated sustainability reporting.
The IROs were positioned within a matrix, making it possible to draw up a short list of the most significant sustainability issues for Ferretti Group. The identification of the materiality threshold for each long list made it possible to aggregate and identify the relevant topics.
3) Formalisation of final results
The final results of Double Materiality were shared and approved by the Board of Directors of Ferretti Group on February 28, 2025. The analysis in question will undergo an annual review, which will include the assessment of changes in the internal and external context with respect to the results validated in the previous Double Materiality Assessment, in order to ensure a timely and consistent update.
Page ESG-112 provides a list of the disclosure obligations the Group has fulfilled in preparing the 2024 Consolidated Sustainability Report based on the results of Double Materiality. The paragraphs of the Accountability Report where the material information can be found are precisely indicated.
The different chapters provide the short list of material IROs that contributed to the material topics covered by the disclosure requirements of the ESRS.
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E1-CLIMATE CHANGE
Managing climate change impacts, risks and opportunities
The Ferretti Group conducted a double materiality assessment, identifying climate change as one of the most material topic for the organisation. This is divided into three main subtopics: climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation and energy management. The Ferretti Group conducted an internal assessment to identify and assess sources of climate impact, examining its activities and value chain to identify the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The assessment examined the energy consumption of plants and extended the survey of emissions generated along the entire value chain, from the production cycle to logistics activities, upstream and downstream. To measure the contribution to climate change, total GHG emissions were quantified across the Group's operations, distinguishing between direct and indirect emissions, using recognised methodologies in line with international standards to identify areas for improvement and develop effective reduction strategies.
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptation to climate change | Current impact | Contribution to climate change through the generation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from building production and heating activities (Scope 1 and 2) | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Medium Term | • Physical climate risk analysis |
| • Quality and Environment Policy | |||||
| • Energy improvement of production sites | |||||
| • Self-generation of electricity from renewable sources | |||||
| Adaptation to climate change | Current impact | Contribution to climate change through the generation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions along the value chain (Scope 3). | The Group has identified upstream and downstream impacts in the value chain | Medium term | |
| Energy | Current impact | Contribution to reducing the availability of natural resources for energy production. | The Group has identified the impact in its own operations and upstream in the value chain | Medium term |
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Analysis of physical climatic risks
At present, Ferretti Group has not conducted an assessment of the resilience of its strategy and business model with respect to climate change. However, the Group is actively engaged in adopting a structured Enterprise Risk Management system to strengthen its adaptability in a changing environment.
Furthermore, in order to assess the materiality of physical risks, Ferretti Group conducted an in-depth analysis of physical climate risks in 2024, with the aim of mapping and understanding the potential impacts on its operations. In order to carry out this assessment, the Group analysed its production sites, focusing on understanding and managing risks related to extreme weather events, such as rising sea levels, storms, floods and abnormal temperatures, as well as more chronic climatic phenomena such as rising global temperatures.
For the purpose of the assessment, analyses were developed over different reference climate scenarios, corresponding to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) projections. Specifically, scenarios are developed on the basis of different temperature increases and the associated physical and transitional consequences for the planet.
Three scenarios were selected, representing the "best case", an intermediate projection and the "worst case" scenarios relating to temperature increases to 2100, to conduct the analysis, as detailed below.
- Scenario 1 "best case": The "best case scenario" is equivalent to the RCP 2.6 (Representative Concentration Pathway) scenario, which is aligned with the targets of the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol, and aims to limit global warming to well below 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels by 2100. This is a "peak-and-decline" scenario, which assumes a significant reduction in greenhouse gases over time.
- Scenario 2 "intermediate projection": the intermediate projection refers to the CPR 4.5 scenario, which is the most likely based on current country commitments. It predicts a temperature increase of between 2 and 3°C by 2100, exceeding the limits set by the 2015 Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol. It is based on a carbon concentration that generates an average global warming of 4.5 watts per square metre on the earth's surface.
- Scenario 3 "worst case": the RCP 8.5 scenario is considered a "business-as-usual" pathway and assumes continued high greenhouse gas emissions without significant policy interventions to mitigate climate change. This scenario represents a carbon concentration that produces global warming averaging 8.5 watts per square metre across the planet.
The analysis was conducted over three time horizons:
- Short-term, to assess the immediate impacts and measures needed to ensure the resilience of operations;
- Medium-term, to consider the evolution of climate impacts on the shipping sector;
- Long term, to assess structural adaptation strategies.
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Physical risks are associated with increased economic costs and financial losses due to the increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events related to climate change. They include acute risks and long-term climate change risks, i.e. chronic risks. Assessments of potential financial impacts were carried out for the RCP 8.5 worst-case scenario and at the short-term time horizon (2030), respectively. This decision stems from the fact that the 2030 horizon provides a clearer and more tangible picture of the effects of climate risks, such as river flooding, storms and forest fires.
Acute physical climate risks
Extreme weather events, such as storms, floods, fires and heat waves, can have a significant impact on business operations. These phenomena can compromise the availability of goods, services and energy, causing production disruptions, damage to strategic infrastructure and delays in deliveries. They may also entail additional costs for repairs and replacements, as well as possible contractual penalties. The increase in the frequency and intensity of these events could increase the costs of procuring and insuring assets. In particular, located in coastal areas, shipyards are particularly vulnerable to storms, floods and fires, risking structural damage, operational disruptions and delays in production, with significant economic impacts.
Chronic climate risks
Chronic weather events related to climate change, such as rising temperatures, rising sea levels and reduced water availability, can significantly affect business in the long run. These changes may cause operational slowdowns or interruptions, requiring an adjustment of production strategies and a reorganisation of assets and production distribution among the Group's shipyards. If not managed properly, such phenomena can jeopardise business continuity, causing delivery delays, damage to infrastructure and possible contractual penalties.
Production facilities are subject to multiple climatic risks including temperature fluctuations, wind variations and heavy rainfall. High temperatures can have an impact on the health of employees working outdoors, impair work efficiency and lead to increased energy consumption. On the contrary, intense cold can interfere with fundamental activities such as welding, causing delays in production processes and possible imperfections in manufactured goods, resulting in extra heating costs. In addition, changes in wind direction and rainfall intensity can adversely affect outdoor infrastructure, such as cranes and boats under construction, increasing operational risks and operating expenses.
The analysis conducted showed that the Ferretti Group's exposure to physical climate risks is not materially relevant, as the potential financial impacts are below the defined materiality thresholds. In detail, the analysis conducted showed that the estimated costs for potential damages are below 2% of EBITDA, while potential material damages to assets do not exceed 10% of the total value of the site. Therefore, from the analysis conducted, no material physical climate risks emerged that could have a significant impact on the Group's operations.
For the purposes of assessing transition climate risks, the Group adopted the methodology described in the section on Double Materiality Analysis. The identification process was conducted through the definition of a long list of risks and opportunities, which was subsequently examined by the Group's contact persons, who did not identify any significant elements. Therefore, from the analysis conducted, no material transitional climate risks emerged that could have a significant impact on the Group's activities.
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Transition plan for climate change mitigation
Currently, the Ferretti Group has not yet adopted a Transition Plan, but expects to publish one in 2028 as a confirmation of the commitment achieved in previous years with its activities. The aim is to mitigate the effects of climate change on their operations by guiding the transition to a sustainable economy. This path is in line with the limits set by the Paris Agreement and aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. At present, no assets or production activities have been identified that could present elements of incompatibility with the transition to a climate-neutral economy, nor has it assessed the climate scenarios and their consistency with the critical climate-related assumptions in the financial statements. However, further analysis will be developed as the transition plan is developed.
Integrating sustainability performance into incentive schemes
The Ferretti Group does not currently provide any incentive scheme related to sustainability issues to members of the administration, management and control bodies.
Policies
The Ferretti Group has policies in place to consolidate a business model that considers long-term sustainable development. The main policies adopted by the Group include the Quality and Environmental Policy and the Group's Code of Ethics. At present, however, the aforementioned policies are not yet fully aligned with the ESRS standards and, as a result, no specific measures have been adopted to manage in a structured manner the impacts, risks and opportunities related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The Ferretti Group's Code of Ethics makes extensive reference to the attention and responsibilities that every worker within the Ferretti Group must accept towards the environment, its protection and respect. In particular, the chapter on general principles expressly refers to the "Management of relations in connection with culpable environmental offences". The Group Code of Ethics is published on the Ferretti Group's official website. Detailed information on the Code of Ethics can be found in Chapter G1 — Business Conduct.
In 2020, the Group formalised Ferretti S.p.A.'s Quality and Environmental Policy, defined and approved by the General Management, which establishes the company's commitments to Stakeholders, guaranteeing compliance with applicable regulations and signed voluntary agreements. The main objective is to continuously improve the performance of the Management System, ensuring Stakeholder satisfaction, strengthening the company image and protecting the environment, with particular attention to pollution prevention and sustainable development.
Actions
In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of its products, Ferretti Group has launched a series of initiatives aimed at reducing the weight of its yachts, as their weight directly affects fuel consumption, the use of purchased materials and the related greenhouse gas emissions produced.
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The Group recognises that the implementation of planned actions depends to a large extent on the availability and proper allocation of resources. The latter are crucial to ensure the effectiveness of actions in response to supply and demand dynamics, as well as to support strategic acquisitions and significant investments in research and development (R&D).
Below are listed the main actions implemented, underway or planned to achieve the Group's targets and IRO management in the following areas: the promotion of energy efficiency, energy transition and renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and resilience and adaptation.
| Main actions | Scope of actions (value chain, stakeholders) | Time horizon | Status (realised, ongoing, planned) | Financial resources (CapEx/OpEx) allocated to the action^{10} |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy improvement of production sites | Own operations | Long-term (2015-ongoing) | Ongoing | €105,309 (Tangible assets) |
| Self-generation of electricity from renewable sources | Own operations | Long-term (2019-ongoing) | Ongoing | €2,200,866 (Tangible assets) (Tangible assets) 1,500 € |
At the Forli site, where both the production shipyard and the headquarters offices are located, Ferretti Group has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability. The Ferretti Group's commitment to energy efficiency, reinforced by the results of diagnostic analyses conducted, has led to the adoption of increasingly effective measures and the introduction of advanced technologies to optimise consumption. As part of its journey to reduce its climate footprint, the Group launched a major project already in 2015 to renovate the lighting systems in its production hangars, choosing LED technology as the standard for all new installations. Since then, this solution has been implemented in every new building, consolidating an innovation and sustainability-oriented approach. This path demonstrates the Ferretti Group's desire to combine operational efficiency with environmental responsibility, actively contributing to reducing the energy impact of its operations.
At the end of 2019, the Ferretti Group launched an energy self-production programme, installing photovoltaic systems on the roofs of the new warehouse at the Ancona plant. This commitment was further strengthened in 2020 with the installation of new photovoltaic systems on the new buildings in La Spezia, when the site's production capacity was increased, and on the new paint booth in Forli (2022), which became fully operational between 2021 and 2023.
In 2022, in line with its strategic vision for a lower-carbon future, the Group decided to extend the installation of photovoltaic systems on all the roofs of its existing factories, thus aiming at a net increase in installed power and self-produced and consumed energy. The project envisaged the construction of plants on the existing hangars at the Cattolica, Forli, Mondolfo, and Sarnico sites (started in 2023 and completed in 2024, and partly already operational, partly awaiting a licence for an electrical workshop) and anticipates the completion of plants at the La Spezia site and the construction of new plants in Ancona in 2025.
Current amount of financial resources used and traceable to values on the balance sheet. There are currently no plans to allocate future financial resources.
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It should also be noted that each of the Group's new buildings (such as, for example, at the Ravenna site), envisages the installation of a photovoltaic system on its roof, depending on the available space, in order to produce energy for self-consumption.
Therefore, over the next two years, the Group plans to install and launch new plants at the La Spezia, Ancona, Ravenna and Il Massello sites.
The focus on renewable energy also extends to the companies recently integrated into the Group, such as Il Massello S.r.l. and F.Ili Canalicchio S.p.A., both already equipped with photovoltaic systems. Furthermore, in line with investments in the development of new infrastructure, the Group systematically adopts innovative energy-saving solutions, including heat pumps to replace natural gas systems and inverters combined with vacuum systems.
The adoption of photovoltaic panels is part of the Group's climate change mitigation actions. Since the implementation of these installations was recent, the expected reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are not yet precisely quantifiable. Moreover, as the implementation is still in its early stages and with no other significant mitigation actions underway, it is not possible to provide a concrete estimate of the overall impact on emissions. At present, other decarbonisation initiatives have not yet been planned or implemented.
Targets
Management has defined ambitious, shipyard-specific targets, focused on energy efficiency, waste management and reduction, emission monitoring and abatement, as well as water use optimisation.
The table below shows the Ferretti Group's planned non-quantitative targets in relation to climate change, with activities started in 2024 to achieve them. These targets aim to promote energy efficiency, increase production from renewable sources, accurately monitor emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. They also contribute to the management of related impacts, risks and opportunities. The defined objectives do not fully comply with ESRS standards as they are qualitative in nature. For more details on the monitoring of objectives, policies and actions, please refer to the section "Strategy, business model and value chain".
| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base year | Target year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of Certified Guarantees of Origin (GO) | Acquire certified Guarantees of Origin to ensure more energy supply from renewable sources | ESRS Metrics and targets E1-4, E1-5 (Energy consumption and energy mix) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Installation of photovoltaic systems in the plants of Ancona, La Spezia (completion of project already started), Ravenna, Il Massello | Install photovoltaic systems to reduce the use of electricity from fossil fuels, lower energy costs and contribute to corporate sustainability targets | ESRS Metrics and targets E1-4, E1-5 (Energy consumption and energy mix) | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base year | Target year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring of Scope 3 emissions | Implement a Scope 3 emission monitoring system to improve the management of key emission hotspots throughout the upstream and downstream supply chain | ESRS Metrics and Targets E1-4, E1-6 (Gross Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions and GHG emissions) | 2024 | 2025 |
| ISO 14001 certification | Achieve ISO 14001 certification for the Ravenna plant by 2025, implementing an effective environmental management system to improve regulatory operations compliance | ESRS Policies E1-2 (Policies related to climate change mitigation and adaptation to the same) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Launch of a product with a lower-emission propulsion system | Expand the product portfolio with the launch of a new hybrid-powered or technologically innovative boat model to reduce CO_{2} emissions | ESRS Metrics and targets E1-4 (Targets related to climate change mitigation and adaptation to the same) | 2024 | 2026 |
| Data acquisition system for emission monitoring | Developing an integrated data acquisition system to monitor boat emissions | ESRS Metrics and Targets E1-4, E1-6 (Gross Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions and GHG emissions) | 2024 | 2025 |
Ferretti Group has not currently set GHG emission reduction targets in terms of absolute values or intensity, nor has it set specific targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. No base year or baseline for measuring progress has been identified, nor have targets been set for 2030 or 2050. Furthermore, there is currently no science-based methodology to align any targets with the 1.5°C global warming limitation. Consequently, a description of decarbonisation levers and their quantitative contributions is not available.
Metrics
Ferretti Group complies with current environmental regulations, adopting sustainable solutions to reduce emissions and minimise environmental impact¹². Also as a result of the energy diagnoses carried out, the Group has mapped the energy consumption and energy mix of its plants. The development of this activity has allowed a better understanding of the current situation and has made it possible to define further actions aimed at optimising consumption (the latter with high payback times, therefore currently being evaluated).
The table below shows the Group's energy consumption calculated in megawatt hours (MWh). The share of energy self-produced from non-renewable sources amounts to 32%, due to the consumption of natural gas from the cogeneration plant (666.71 MWh). The remaining portion of energy produced comes from renewable sources (68%), thanks to photovoltaic plants at Ferretti Group sites (1,432.72 MWh).
Italian Law 152/2006 - Environmental Regulations
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Energy consumption
ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ENERGY MIX
| MWh | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | Consumption of fuel from coal and coal products (MWh) | — |
| 2) | Consumption of fuel from crude oil and oil products (MWh) | 13,984.88 |
| 3) | Consumption of fuel from natural gas (MWh) | 19,658.11 |
| 4) | Consumption of fuel other non renewable sources (MWh) | — |
| 5) | Consumption of electricity, heat, steam and cooling from fossil sources, purchased or acquired (MWh) | 24,011.67 |
| 6) | Total energy consumption from fossil sources (MWh) | 57,654.65 |
| Proportion of total energy consumption from fossil sources (%) | 96% | |
| 7) | Consumption from nuclear sources (MWh) | 1,256.22 |
| Proportion of total energy consumption from nuclear sources (%) | 2% | |
| 8) | Consumption of fuel for renewable sources, including biomass (also includes industrial and municipal waste of biological origin, biogas, renewable hydrogen, etc.) (MWh) | — |
| 9) | Consumption of electricity, heat, steam and cooling from renewable sources, purchased or acquired (MWh) | — |
| 10) | Consumption of renewable energy self-produced without fuel (MWh) | 1,432.72 |
| 11) | Total energy consumption from renewable sources (MWh) | 1,432.72 |
| Proportion of total energy consumption from renewable sources (%) | 2% | |
| Total energy consumption (MWh) | 60,343.60 |
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ENERGY INTENSITY COMPARED TO NET REVENUE
| MWh/mln € | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total energy consumption of activities in high climate impact sectors (MWh) | 60,343.60 |
| Net revenue from activities in high climate impact sectors (mln €) | 1,204.35 |
| Total energy consumption of activities in high climate impact sectors compared to net revenues from such activities | 48.65 |
The energy intensity was calculated because Ferretti's activity, with NACE code 30.12 (30.12 Construction of pleasure and sport boats) falls within the high climate impact sector. Energy intensity was calculated by relating energy consumption, expressed in MWh, to the Ferretti Group's net revenues for the year 2024.
GHG emissions
The Ferretti Group's Carbon Footprint calculation enables the analysis and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the organisation's activities. The activity data refers to the 2024 tax year, used as the base year for future emission reduction assessments.
Expressed in $\mathrm{CO}{2}$ equivalent (hereafter $\mathrm{CO}{2}\mathrm{e}$), the carbon footprint provides a clear and defined overview of the greenhouse gas emissions generated during 2024. The structure and format of this section are developed in accordance with the ESRS standards, as well as the internationally recognised Guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative (GHG Protocol), implemented by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD, 2021) $^{13}$ .
This report considers the following greenhouse gases, expressed in $\mathrm{CO}{2}$ equivalents ($\mathrm{CO}{2}\mathrm{e}$):
- $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ (carbon dioxide)
- $\mathrm{CH}_{4}$ (methane)
- $\mathrm{N}_{2}\mathrm{O}$ (nitrogen oxide)
- $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$ (sulphur hexafluoride)
- HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons)
- PFCs (perfluorocarbons)
- $\mathrm{NF}_{3}$ (nitrogen trifluoride)
Using the Global Warming Potential reported by the IPCC (Sixth Assessment Report) and calculated with reference to a time interval of 100 years. The GHG Protocol Guidelines, "Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (2004)" are available at https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
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The GHG Protocol calculation methodology indicates which emissions are to be included in the carbon inventory calculation according to the relevant categories. Reporting is broken down by type of emission source generated.
The main emission factors consulted for emission calculations include databases such as the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Ecoinvent Life Cycle Inventory (LCI).
To estimate GHG emissions, each activity data is multiplied by an appropriate emission factor:
Total emissions $(kgCO_{2}\text{eq})$
$$
= \sum EF_{\text{activity data}} \left(\frac{kgCO_{2}e}{UoM_{\text{activity data}}}\right) * [\text{activity data} (UoM_{\text{activity data}})]
$$
where:
- kg CO₂eq: GHG emission represents the quantification of GHG emitted by the activity, expressed in terms of kg of CO₂ equivalent (kg CO₂eq);
- EF (emission factor): the emission factor converts the quantity from primary data into the resulting GHG emission, expressed in CO₂ eq, emitted per unit of activity data;
- UoM (unit of measure): the activity data represents the quantity, generated or used, describing the activity, expressed in terms of energy (kWh), mass (kg or t), volume (m³ or l) or value (€);
The calculation of emissions has been disaggregated according to the categories set out in the GHG Protocol methodology and, where possible, further detailed by type of source (e.g. detail by emission source is available for Scope 1 and Scope 2). Additional greenhouse gases (GHGs), including CH₄ and N₂O, are also included in the overall calculation of tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1)
Emissions in the GHG Protocol's Scope 1 category refer to direct greenhouse gas emissions. These are the emissions released into the atmosphere as a direct result of Ferretti Group's activities. This includes emissions from sources owned and controlled by the company, e.g. combustion of fuels in industrial processes, heating and cooling operations, company vehicles, and refrigerant gas leaks. The energy vectors considered for Ferretti Group include consumption of methane gas for heating and cogeneration, stationary diesel fuel, fuel used for the company fleet such as diesel, petrol and LPG, and fuels used for boat testing.
Direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2)
Scope 2 emissions include indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity, heat and steam purchased and consumed by the Group. Scope 2 emissions are mainly calculated by multiplying purchased energy volumes by country-specific emission factors.
- Location-based emissions are calculated using country-specific average emission factors.
- Market-based emissions take into account purchased renewable energy and assume that conventional electricity is supplied as residual energy.
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Ferretti Group has included the consumption of electricity and thermal energy from district heating in its Scope 2 calculation. The Group has no Guarantees of Origin for 2024 certifying the use of electricity from renewable sources.
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3)
In the context of the Ferretti Group’s carbon footprint analysis, particular emphasis is placed on the Scope 3¹⁴ category, which includes a number of sub-categories material to the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions. Considered material for the Ferretti Group, Scope 3 emissions are reported according to the categories provided by the GHG Protocol and listed below:
- Category 1: Purchased Goods and Services — This category includes all emissions associated with the production of goods and services purchased or acquired by the company.
- Category 2: Capital Assets — This includes emissions deriving from the production of capitalised assets¹⁵.
- Category 3: Fuel and energy-related activities not included in scope 1 and scope 2 — This includes all upstream and downstream emissions from fuels and electricity used within the scope of the company.
- Category 4: Upstream and downstream transport — These represent respectively the emissions associated with the transport of goods inbound to the company and outbound to customers.
- Category 5: Waste management — This category covers the emissions generated by the treatment of waste produced by the company.
- Category 6: Business travel — Includes emissions deriving from business travel by employees.
- Category 7: Employee commuting¹⁶ — This considers the emissions generated by employee commuting to and from the workplace.
- Category 11: Use of product sold — This category deals with emissions related to use during the life of the vessels.
Not listed additional categories were excluded from this analysis, as they were either not applicable or not considered material to the reference context.
¹⁴ No sector averages or other proxy variables were used. However, for some items in categories 3.1, 3.4 and 3.6, the calculation methodology provided for the application of the spend method in cases where it was not possible to adopt the activity data methodology, as the available data were expressed in economic value rather than quantity.
¹⁵ It should be noted that for Canalicchio S.p.A. and the companies in the Asian perimeter, data on capital goods were not available and have therefore been excluded from this emission accounting.
¹⁶ In order to estimate emissions related to commuting by Ferretti Group employees, data from Ferretti S.p.A.’s Home-Work Commute Plan (PSCL) were used. In particular, the per capita emission value calculated for the 1,177 employees covered by the PSCL was also applied to the remaining 941 employees, in order to obtain an overall estimate for the entire Group workforce. This approach allowed the total CO₂eq emissions for FY 2024 to be quantified at 1,746,650 kg.
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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS¹⁷
| t CO₂eq | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions | 7,543.29 |
| Percentage of Scope 1 GHG emissions covered by regulated emissions trading schemes (%) | 0 |
| Gross Scope 2 location-based emissions | 6,533.70 |
| Gross Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions | 11,289.17 |
| Total gross indirect GHG emissions (Scope 3)¹⁸ | 2,899,308.04 |
| 1. Purchased goods and services | 301,567.94 |
| 2. Capital goods | 18,156.46 |
| 3. Activities linked to fuel and energy | 3,259.49 |
| 4. Upstream transport and distribution | 11,428.56 |
| 5. Waste generated in operations | 183,95 |
| 6. Business trips | 1,138.10 |
| 7. Employee commuting | 3,522.00 |
| 11. Use of products sold | 2,560,051.54 |
| Total GHG emissions (location-based) | 2,913,385.04 |
| Total GHG emissions (market-based) | 2,918,140.51 |
It should be noted that the reporting of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions has some inherent limitations due to the reduced availability of primary data along the value chain. Consequently, the calculation of these emissions is partly based on secondary data, information and evidence provided by third parties, the degree of accuracy of which may vary. The Group is committed to continuous improvement of data quality in order to increase the accuracy of estimates and ensure increasingly reliable and transparent reporting.
¹⁷ The reporting period coincides with the accounting of the data provided by the entire value chain, corresponding to the fiscal year 2024 (01/01 - 31/12). No data from additional periods were considered. No adverse effects from significant events or changes in circumstances relevant to GHG emissions were detected between the reporting dates of the entities in the value chain and the date of the general purpose financial statements.
¹⁸ No primary data were used in the quantification of Scope 3.
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GHG INTENSITY BASED ON NET REVENUE
Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas intensity is calculated by dividing the total emissions of Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based) and Scope 3 by the Ferretti Group's total net revenue in 2024.
| t CO₂eq/mln € | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total GHG emissions (location-based) (t CO₂eq) | 2,913,385.04 |
| Total GHG emissions (market-based) (t CO₂eq) | 2,918,140.51 |
| Net revenue (mln €) | 1,240.35 |
| Total GHG emissions (location-based) compared to net revenue | 2,352.68 |
| Total GHG emissions (market-based) compared to net revenue | 2,348.85 |
The carbon intensity was calculated because Ferretti's activity, with NACE code 30.12 (30.12 Construction of pleasure and sport boats) falls within the high climate impact sector.
At present, the company has not yet implemented any specific GHG absorption projects or emission mitigation initiatives financed through carbon credits.
Currently, the company does not apply internal carbon pricing systems, although it recognises the potential of such instruments to support decision-making and incentivise the adoption of climate-related policies and targets.
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EUROPEAN TAXONOMY
Introduction
To respond to the environmental challenges imposed by the climate crisis and concretely implement the objectives of the European Green Deal, the European Union has set specific climate and energy targets to be achieved by 2030 and 2050. To this end, the private sector is expected to actively participate in the implementation of sustainable projects and activities. With this in mind, the European Institutions have developed the so-called "Taxonomy of economic activities", i.e. a classification of economic activities that can be considered "environmentally sustainable". This Taxonomy was introduced through Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (hereinafter "Regulation"), published in the Official Journal of the European Union on June 22nd, 2020 and entered into force on July 12th, 2020. The Regulation, which applies to all companies obliged to draw up a Non Financial Statement in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2014/95/EU, implemented in Italy by means of the Legislative Decree 254/2016, provides investors, companies and public institutions with reliable and shared criteria and tools to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities. In order to proceed with the classification of economic activities, the document divides them into "eligible" and "aligned". An economic activity is defined as "eligible" if it is listed in the Delegated Regulation in relation to one or more environmental objectives, namely: climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, transition to a circular economy, pollution prevention and control, protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems. The activity, if eligible, has the potential to contribute substantially to the target setting. On the other hand, an economic activity is "aligned" if, in addition to being admissible, it is carried out in accordance with: — technical screening criteria, which are divided into substantial contribution criteria, identified on a scientific basis and specific to each of the targets, and DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) criteria, which ensure that the activity does not cause significant harm to any of the remaining five targets; — the minimum safeguarding guarantees, i.e. the procedures implemented by the Group to ensure compliance with human rights and international regulations in the management of its organisation and along the supply chain. Over the years, the Regulation has already undergone additions and extensions by means of Delegated Acts that have introduced additional economic activities and modified some criteria.
In 2021, the European Commission published the "Climate Delegated Act"¹⁹, aimed at regulating economic activities that can substantially contribute to the two climate targets, while in 2023 the "Environmental Delegated Act"²⁰ was published, which, in addition to regulating the remaining four environmental targets, made some changes to the models to be used for the publication of key performance indicators (KPIs) of non-financial companies. During the same year, Delegated Regulation 2023/2485 was also published, which amended the Climate Delegated Act, both in terms of new economic activities and in terms of technical screening criteria. With regard to the 2024 reporting year, the Group is required to provide information regarding the share of turnover, capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) associated with the economic activities considered eligible and aligned with the Taxonomy, with reference to the economic activities included in the "Climate Delegated Act". With regard to the activities included in the Environmental Delegated Act, on the other hand, for this first year of reporting, non-financial companies are only required to report the share of eligible turnover, CapEx and OpEx.
¹⁹ Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139.
²⁰ The Environmental Delegated Act, European Commission, C (2023) 2486, adopted on June 27, 2023 and entered into force on January 1, 2024.
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Evaluation of Ferretti Group’s activities
Eligibility analysis
In order to assess possible eligibility for the six environmental targets outlined in the Regulation, Ferretti Group has mapped its economic activities, identifying activities 3.3 Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport and 7.6 Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies, in relation to the installation of photovoltaic panels associated to the climate change mitigation target as the main activities related to its “core business”, in particular considering the specifications of the “Communication from the Commission on the interpretation of certain legal provisions of the Delegated Act concerning disclosure in accordance with Article 8 of the EU Taxonomy Regulation as regards the reporting of eligible economic activities and assets 2022/C 385/01”. This communication, issued on 6th October 2022 by the European Commission, indicates that qualifiers are assessed as “low carbon” exclusively to determine compliance with technical screening criteria and not in terms of eligibility.
Alignment Analysis
In order to assess the alignment of Turnover, CapEx and OpEx with respect to activity 3.3 Manufacture of low-carbon technologies for transport, and 7.6 Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies, linked to the target of climate change mitigation, the Group carried out an assessment of the following elements:
- Substantial contribution compliance criteria;
- Alignment with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria;
- The fulfilment of minimum safeguards.
Substantial contribution analysis criteria
The requirements of the Regulation to meet the criterion of substantial contribution to the climate change mitigation objective for activity 3.3 Manufacture of low-carbon technologies for transport are as follows:
- m. sea and coastal passenger water transport vessels, not dedicated to transporting fossil fuels, that:
I. have zero direct (tailpipe) CO2 emissions;
II. until December 31, 2025, hybrid and dual fuel vessels derive at least 25% of their energy from zero direct (tailpipe) CO2 emission fuels or plug-in power for their normal operation at sea and in ports;
III. until December 31, 2025 have achieved an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) value 10% lower than the EEDI requirements applicable on April 1, 2022 if they are capable of running on fuels with zero direct (tailpipe) CO2 emissions or on fuels from renewable sources.
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In this regard, during the 2024 financial year, the Group sold two boats that meet these requirements, the Riva El-Iseo model (R27E), i.e. the all-electric propulsion version of the Iseo model. It should also be noted that the Group is actively involved in the research and development of solutions aimed at creating increasingly environmentally friendly boats.
The requirements of the Regulation to meet the criterion of substantial contribution to the climate change mitigation target for activity 7.6 Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies are as follows:
- a. installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic solar systems and ancillary technical equipment.
Do No Significant Harm
The purpose of the DNSH compliance review in relation to the DNSH criteria is to ensure that the individual activities identified do not cause harm to the other environmental targets. In particular, in order to comply with the DNSH criteria, activity 3.3 Manufacture of low-carbon technologies for transport must comply with the following criteria:
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Adaptation to climate change: The criteria outlined in Appendix A of the Climate Delegated Act require an analysis to be carried out to identify and assess chronic and acute physical climate risks (listed in Section II of the same Appendix) that affect the activity. This requires a robust assessment of climate risk and vulnerability, based on a precise process set out in the Delegated Act itself. The group has carried out a specific analysis of physical climate risks, however, no mitigation actions are present and have been evaluated, therefore this criterion has not been met.
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Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources: the criteria outlined in Appendix B of the Climate Delegated Act require an analysis of the risks of environmental degradation related to both the maintenance of water quality and the prevention of water stress, or an environmental impact assessment according to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. To date, the Group does not carry out this type of analysis and for this reason the criterion is not met.
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Transition to a circular economy: the criteria outlined by the Climate Delegated Act require the activity to assess the availability of and, where feasible, adopts techniques that support:
a. reuse and use of secondary raw materials and re-used components in the manufacture of products;
b. design for high durability, recyclability, easy disassembly and adaptability of manufactured products;
c. waste management that prioritises recycling over disposal, in the manufacturing process;
d. information on and relative traceability of potentially hazardous substances throughout the life cycle of the manufactured products.
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The Ferretti Group is committed to investing in the research of innovative materials and techniques capable of reducing the impact of its products. However, the Group does not believe that to date it has the necessary information available for a full evaluation of the criterion.
- Pollution prevention and control: the criteria outlined in Appendix C of the Climate Delegated Act require an assessment to be made of specific substances potentially included in the manufacturing processes. The Ferretti Group complies with local and international laws regarding the use of hazardous substances; however, since it has not carried out a specific assessment, conservatively and prudentially, it considers the criterion not to have been fulfilled.
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: the criteria outlined in Appendix D of the Climate Delegated Act require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure to be carried out and the implementation of mitigation and compensation measures necessary for the protection of the environment. To date, the Group does not carry out this type of analysis and for this reason the criterion is not met.
With regard to activity, 7.6 Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies must meet the criteria outlined in Appendix A of the Climate Delegated Act, please refer to the section above for the relevant specifications.
Minimum safeguards
In order to verify compliance with the criteria defined by the minimum safeguards, the Ferretti Group carried out an assessment of the main corporate structures and policies, aiming to assess compliance with a series of international standards and principles, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the main conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), such as the International Bill of Human Rights. The Ferretti Group pays great attention to respect for human rights and the proper conduct of business, making these elements a solid foundation of its business. In order to ensure and promote these principles, the Group has implemented a public Code of Ethics, which serves as a reference to outline the main guidelines for corporate conduct. The Group is also committed to the fight against gender inequalities, making use of a "Diversity policy of the Administrative and Control Bodies". The adoption of this policy underlines the focus on diversity in its various forms, both within the Board of Directors and within the Group at large. During the selection process, the Group adopts strict principles of non-discrimination, respecting internationally accepted standards and principles. Upholding the importance of a transparent and ethical work environment, the Group has established a whistleblowing policy, making it public and easy to access for all its various stakeholders. This system makes it possible to report any unethical behaviour, thus promoting a culture of integrity in the Group. With regard to corruption, the Ferretti Group has adopted Model 231, with a particular focus on corruption crimes, further reaffirming its commitment to legality and transparency. However, with a conservative and prudential approach, the Group recognizes the need for further progress in terms of due diligence policies and supply chain control. In this perspective, it does not yet consider its practices fully aligned with the parameters required for minimum safeguards, continuing to work to improve these aspects.
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Contextual Information & Accounting Policy
This paragraph describes the methodological and accounting approaches used to calculate the Turnover, CapEx and OpEx KPIs required by the regulations, based on what is reported in the Annexes of Delegated Act 2178/2021 of the Regulation, analysing the information based on the activities deemed eligible and, if necessary, aligned. The calculation methods, the structure of the different indicators analysed in relation to the activities defined by the EU taxonomy and the methods of numerical extraction are presented in order to quantify the items included in the numerator of each indicator. It should be noted that items relating to intercompany transactions are excluded from the analysis carried out to calculate the indicators, in accordance with the Regulation.
The elaboration of the indicators required the involvement of the Group's administrative and accounting structures which, on the basis of the indications set out in Annex I to Delegated Act 2178/2021, identified the accounting items to be associated with the various KPIs, starting with the consolidated financial statement items. Additionally, it should be noted that the Capex and Opex KPIs do not incorporate any elements related to the requirements for a plan to expand economic activities aligned with the taxonomy or to enable economic activities eligible to alignment with the taxonomy, as described in §1.1.2.2 of Annex I of Delegated Act 2178/2021.
Turnover
In line with the provisions defined by Annex I of the Delegated Act 2021/4987, the Turnover KPI has been calculated as the ratio between the share of net revenues obtained from products or services, including intangibles, associated with taxonomy-aligned economic activities (numerator) and the Group's net revenues (denominator). In accordance with the international accounting standard IAS 1.82 (a) cited by the Regulation, in order to avoid double counting, any revenue generated by the sale of intercompany products or services has been excluded from the calculation of the KPI. Consequently, the denominator of the Turnover KPI corresponds to the item "Net revenue" presented in the Consolidated Income Statement, showing a value of €1,240,346 thousand. In accordance with the requirements of the Annexes of the Disclosure Delegated Act 2021/4987, in calculating the numerator, the Group considered the revenues related to economic activities identified as eligible 3.3 — Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport (Climate Change Mitigation) of €1,127,577 thousand.
CapEx
As described in the Regulation, the calculation of the denominator of the CapEx KPI includes the additions to assets presented during the 2024 financial year for tangible assets, intangible assets and right of use of assets (in accordance with IFRS 16), including those deriving from business combinations, considered before depreciation, write-downs and any revaluation, including those deriving from restatements and impairments, excluding changes in fair value.
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In accordance with the provisions defined by Annex I of the Delegated Act 2021/4987, the denominator of the CapEx KPI was calculated starting from the items "Increases in owned assets" and "Increases in rights of use assets" recorded during the year excluding goodwill. To cover the accounting references required by IAS16, IAS38 and IFRS16, a breakdown of the denominator composition with reference to the asset categories mentioned, is given below:
- Intangible assets with a finite life: €8,474 thousand;
- Property, plant and equipment: €132,375 thousand;
- Rights of use related to tangible assets: €12,483 thousand.
The value considered in the denominator of the Capex KPI therefore amounts to €153,332 thousand.
Activity 3.3 Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
Eligibility check — To identify the numerator, an analysis of the increases associated to the assets referred to at point (a) $^{21}$ of § 1.1.2.2 of Annex I of the Disclosure Delegated Act was carried out. In particular, the Group's business figures were extracted — which identified only the net revenue of the production of composite yachts, made-to-measure yachts, super yachts, FDS and Wally sailboats, for a total value of €117,413 thousand.
Activity 7.6 Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
Eligibility check — For the identification of the numerator, an analysis was carried out concerning investments in plants producing energy through the installation of photovoltaic panels. In particular, items were extracted in for cross-sectional investments relating to the various plants (Forlì, Mondolfo, Cattolica, Sarnico) and carried out at the Ravenna plant, for a total value of €2,201 thousand.
OpEx
For the calculation of the OpEx KPI, the chart of accounts of the Group was analysed in detail in order to isolate cost items attributable to the categories defined by Annex 1 of the Delegated Act 2021/4987 as follows:
- Building renovation measures,
- Short-term leases,
- Maintenance and repair,
- Day-to-Day Servicing of assets.
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With reference to the FAQ²² published by the European Commission, the expenses incurred by the Group for the cleaning of the assets have been included in the calculation of the denominator with reference to the category “any other direct expenditures relating to the day-to-day maintenance of property, plant and equipment”. The denominator of the OpEx KPI amounts to €12,578 thousand.
Activity 3.3 Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport
Eligibility analysis — For the identification of the operating expense values associated with the numerator of the Opex KPI, the Group mainly identified expenses related to the maintenance of owned assets, maintenance of non-owned assets and cleaning related to “Day to Day servicing of assets” related to point (a)²³ of § 1.1.2.2 of Annex I of the Disclosure Delegated Act for a value of €7,917 thousand. In particular, the above-mentioned categories included in the management accounts of Ferretti S.p.a. were considered instrumental to the performance of core business activities, as they are functional to the manufacture of boats.
It should be noted that, since the activities in the gas and nuclear sectors, included in the Complementary Delegated Act (Delegated Regulation 2022/1214), were not eligible, the relevant tables have not been published.
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Tables according to Regulation (EU) 2020/852
Share of turnover deriving from products or services associated with economic activities aligned and eligible for the Taxonomy — Disclosure relating to the year 2024
| Financial year 2024 | Year 2024 | Substantial contribution criteria | DASH criteria ("do no significant harm") | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic activities (1) | Code(s) (2) | Turnover (3) | Turnover share of expenses (4) | Climate change mitigation (5) | Climate change adaptation (6) | Water and marine resources (7) | Circular Economy (8) | Pollution (9) | Biodiversity and ecosystems (10) | Climate change mitigation (11) | Climate change adaptation (12) | Water and marine resources (13) | Circular economy (14) | Pollution (15) | Biodiversity and ecosystems (16) | Minimum safeguards (17) | Share of turnover aligned with taxonomy N (18) | Share of turnover aligned with taxonomy N-1 (19) | Category (qualifying activity set (20) | Category (transition activity) (21) | |
| A. TAXONOMY ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||||||
| A.1 Environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomy-aligned) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnover of environmentally sustainable activities (Taxonomy-aligned) (A.1) | -€ | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||
| A.2 Taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (not taxonomy-aligned activities) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Activity 1: Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport | 3.3 CEN 3.3 C.C.A. | €1,127,577 K | 90.9% | 90.9% | 0.00% | 0.00% | A | ||||||||||||||
| Turnover of taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (not taxonomy-aligned activities) (A.2) | €1,127,577 K | 90.9% | 90.9% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||||||||
| Total (A.1 + A.2) | €1,127,577 K | 90.9% | 90.9% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||||||||
| B. TAXONOMY NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnover of taxonomy non-eligible activities (B) | €112,769 K € | % | 9.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total (A+B) | €1,240,346 K € | % | 100% |
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| | Share of Turnover/Total Turnover
Aligned to
taxonomy by
objective | Eligible for
taxonomy by
objective |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCM | 0.00% | 90.91% |
| CCA | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| WTR | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| CE | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| PPC | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| BIO | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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Share of capital expenditures deriving from products or services associated with taxonomy-aligned economic activities — Disclosure for the year 2024
| Financial year 2024 | Year 2024 | Substantial contribution criteria | DASH criteria ("do no significant harm") | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic activities (1) | Code(s) (2) | Absolute capital expenditure (3) currency | Share of capital expenditure (4) % | Climate change mitigation (5) % | Climate change adaptation (6) % | Water and marine resources (7) % | Circular Economy (8) % | Pollution (9) % | Biodiversity and ecosystems (10) % | Climate change mitigation (11) % | Climate change adaptation (12) % | Water and marine resources (13) % | Circular economy (14) % | Pollution (15) % | Biodiversity and ecosystems (16) % | Minimum safeguards (17) % | Share of capital expenditure aligned with taxonomy N (18) % | Climate change mitigation (19) % | Category (qualifying activity set (20) A | Category (transition activity) (21) T |
| A. TAXONOMY ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A.1 Environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomy-aligned) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Share of capital expenditure of environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomy-aligned) (A.1) | —€ | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | N | N | N | N | N | N | 0.00% | 0.00% | |||
| A.2 Taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (not taxonomy-aligned activities) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Activity 1: Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport | 3 CCM 3.3 CCA | 117,809 € € | 76.83% | 76.6% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | A | ||||||||
| Activity 2: Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies | 7.6 CCM 7.6 CCA | 2,201 € € | 1.44% | 1.4% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | A | ||||||||
| Capital expenditure of taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (not taxonomy-aligned) (A.2) | 123,010 € € | 78.27% | 78% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||
| Total (A.1 + A.2) | 123,010 € € | 78.27% | 78% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||
| B. TAXONOMY NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnover of taxonomy non-eligible activities (B) | 33,322 € € | 21.73% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total (A + B) | €153,332 € | 100% |
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| Share of total CapEx/CapEx | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aligned to taxonomy by objective | Eligible for taxonomy by objective | |
| CCM | 0.00% | 78.27% |
| CCA | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| WTR | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| CE | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| PPC | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| BIO | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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Share of operating expenditures²⁴ deriving from products or services associated with taxonomy-aligned economic activities — Disclosure for the year 2024
| Financial year 2024 | Year 2024 | Substantial contribution criteria | DASH criteria (“do no significant harm”) | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic activities (1) | Code(s) (2) | Absolute operating expenses (3) currency | Share of operating expenditure (4) % | Climate change mitigation (5) % | Climate change adaptation (6) % | Water and marine resources (7) % | Circular Economy (8) % | Pollution (9) % | Biodiversity and ecosystems (10) % | Climate change mitigation (11) % | Climate change adaptation (12) % | Water and marine resources (13) % | Circular economy (14) % | Pollution (15) % | Biodiversity and ecosystems (16) % | Minimum safeguards (17) % | Share of operating expenditure aligned with taxonomy N-1 (19) % | Category (qualifying activity set (20) A | Category (transition activity) (21) T | |
| A. TAXONOMY ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| A.1 Environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomy-aligned) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenditure of environmentally sustainable activities (taxonomy-aligned) (A.1) | — € | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | N | N | N | N | N | N | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||
| A.2 Taxonomy-eligible but not environmentally sustainable activities (not taxonomy-aligned activities) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Activity 1: Manufacture of low carbon technologies for transport | 3.3 CCM 3.3 CCA | 7,917 | 62.94% | 62.9% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | A | ||||||||
| Operating expenditure of taxonomy non-eligible activities (B) | 7,917 €-€ | 62.94% | 62.9% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||
| TOTAL (A1+A2) | 7,917 €-€ | 62.94% | 62.9% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||||||
| B. TAXONOMY NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenditure of taxonomy non-eligible activities (B) | 4,660 €-€ | 37.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total (A+B) | 12,578 €-€ | 100% |
24 With reference to Opex related to Activity 7.6 'Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Renewable Energy Technologies', it should be noted that, as this activity is a recent start-up, the associated cleaning and maintenance costs were considered insignificant.
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| Share OpEx/Total OpEx | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aligned to taxonomy by objective | Eligible for taxonomy by objective | |
| CCM | 0.00% | 62.94% |
| CCA | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| WTR | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| CE | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| PPC | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| BIO | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Disclosure pursuant to Annex XII Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178
If financial or non-financial enterprises do not carry out, do not finance or are not exposed to an activity listed in rows 1 to 6 of Model 1 of Annex XII of the DDA, they must enter "No" to the questions in the following model. Furthermore, answering "No" to all questions implies the possibility to omit filling in and giving disclosure for forms 2 to 5 of this annex for the respective applicable KPIs.
Model 1 — Nuclear and fossil gas activities
Line Activities related to nuclear energy
- The company carries out, finances or has exposures to research, development, demonstration and implementation of innovative power generation plants that produce energy from nuclear processes with a minimum amount of fuel cycle waste. NO
- The company carries out, finances or has exposures to the construction and safe operation of new nuclear power plants for the generation of electricity or process heat, including for district heating purposes or for industrial processes such as hydrogen production, and improvements in their safety with the help of the best available technology. NO
- The company carries out, finances or has exposures to the safe operation of existing nuclear power plants that generate electricity or process heat, including for district heating or industrial processes such as the production of hydrogen from nuclear energy, and improvements to their safety. NO
Activities related to fossil gas
- The company carries out, finances or has exposures to the construction or operation of power generation plants using gaseous fossil fuels. NO
- The company carries out, finances or has exposures to the construction, upgrading and operation of combined heat/cooling and power generation plants using gaseous fossil fuels. NO
- The company carries out, finances or has exposures to the construction, upgrading and operation of heat generation plants that produce heat/cooling using gaseous fossil fuels. NO
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E5 — USE OF RESOURCES AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Managing impacts, risks and opportunities related to the circular economy
The double materiality assessment carried out by the Ferretti Group identified the circular economy topic as a relevant topic for the Group's activities, according to the methodology described in the section 'Double Materiality Analysis', analysing its assets and activities in its own operations and in its upstream and downstream value chain. This topic is material in the sub-topic relating to inflows and use of resources by the Group and in waste management. It is emphasised that affected communities were not involved in carrying out these assessments.
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflows of resources, including use of resources | Current impact | Use of non-renewable resources with consequent impact on their availability | The Group has identified the impact in its own operations and upstream in the value chain | Medium term | • Code of Ethics |
| • ISO 9000 certification | |||||
| • Environmental policy | |||||
| Waste | Current impact | Inappropriate disposal of production-related hazardous waste, resulting in negative impacts on the environment and the health of living organisms | The Group has identified upstream and downstream impacts in the value chain and in its own operations | Long term | • New Product Development Procedure |
| Resources outflows linked to products and services | Opportunities | Implementation of circular economy initiatives through: | |||
| (1) use of recycled materials | |||||
| (2) recovery of production waste for recycling | |||||
| (3) projects aimed at ensuring product life extension | Short term |
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Policies
Ferretti Group pays special attention to the principles of the circular economy, integrating them into its production and strategic processes. The company's Code of Ethics emphasises the importance of environmental protection. In addition, the New Product Development procedure, linked to ISO 9001 certification, establishes environmental and eco-sustainable requirements for Design Management. It should be noted that these policies are not fully compliant with the ESRS Standards.
In particular, the "New Product Development" procedure addresses specific aspects and some of the main impacts, risks and opportunities material to the Ferretti Group linked to the circular economy, such as: the orientation towards processes with a lower environmental impact, the choice of components and materials aimed at the sustainability of the product's useful life, and the availability of information on potentially material environmental impacts during transport, delivery or use of products.
Ferretti Group recognises the need to strengthen the integration of these principles into its corporate policies, working to progressively reduce the use of virgin resources, favouring recycled materials and promoting the sustainable sourcing and use of renewable resources. The intention is to manage the impacts, risks and opportunities in their own operations and along the entire value chain, both upstream and downstream, in an increasingly conscious manner, as part of a corporate policies continuous evolution path.
For a more complete description of adopted environmental and circular economy policies, please refer to Chapter E1 — Climate Change.
Actions
In order to optimise the use of resources and integrate the circular economy principles into its processes, Ferretti Group implements actions to reduce waste, improve production efficiency and encourage a more prolonged and sustainable use of its products. These initiatives are linked to policy targets and aim to maximise the value of the materials used and to promote design solutions that respond to market needs, incentivising more efficient and prolonged use patterns. The resources dedicated to these actions are part of a broader strategy to combine innovation with sustainability in the boat life cycle management.
| Main actions | Scope of actions (value chain, stakeholders) | Time horizon | Status (realised, ongoing, planned) | Financial resources^{25} (CapEx/OpEx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production using 3D printers | Own operations | Long-term (2024-ongoing) | Ongoing | €60,000 (Tangible assets) |
| €1,500 (Maintenance) | ||||
| Refitting Project | Own operations | Long-term (2022-ongoing) | Ongoing | N/A^{26} |
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The Ferretti Group uses 3D printing technology to optimise its production processes, improving efficiency and material utilisation and reducing waste. This innovation makes it possible to produce customised components for yachts, with reduced investment, while also ensuring greater precision and repeatability in production. In addition, 3D printing offers the possibility of testing prototypes in a shorter time, accelerating the development cycle.
The adoption of this technology is part of the Group's commitment to sustainability, helping to reduce the use of virgin materials, reduce production waste and increase recyclability. This initiative is part of the Ferretti Group's broader sustainability plan, which aims to responsible innovation and the progressive integration of solutions with a lower environmental impact in production processes.
Yacht refitting is a clear example of the application of circular economy principles in the nautical sector, making it possible to renew and extend the useful life of a boat rather than replacing it.
This process involves the recovery and upgrading of existing materials and components, combined with the adoption of more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies — such as hybrid engines and photovoltaic systems — and the use of sustainable interior and exterior materials. The refitting project, which includes maintenance and modifications, not only improves the yachts' efficiency and lifespan, but also reduces the consumption of natural resources and the environmental impact by promoting recycling and waste reduction.
In recent years, this approach has shown an exceptional growth trend. In the Retail Works Business segment — which includes refits, repairs, technical consulting, maintenance plans and other related activities — the number of projects managed increased from 40 in 2022 to 74 in 2023, reaching 85 in 2024, while the number of quotations issued increased from 381 to 456 and 475 over the same period. At the same time, in the Spare Parts Business segment, the number of tickets handled grew from 2,718 in 2022 to 2,806 in 2023 and to 2,985 in 2024, with shipments increasing from 1,105 to 1,291 and 1,331 in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Particular attention is paid to the choice of materials: there is a growing preference, especially among Northern European shipowners, for eco-friendly solutions such as sustainable teak, obtained by recycling old wood (e.g. cork) or through synthetic variants. In this way, the nautical sector is moving towards an increasingly circular business model, based on sustainability and the enhancement of existing resources.
Targets
Ferretti Group has defined specific targets, of a non-quantitative nature, on the use of resources and the circular economy, in line with its sustainability strategy and regulatory requirements. These targets were adopted to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact and promote innovation in production processes, while ensuring compliance with obligations to monitor the effectiveness of policies and actions taken.
The initiatives identified focus in particular on optimising the use of materials, reducing waste from a waste prevention perspective and enhancing circular technologies to promote material recovery.
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In this context, the targets set relate directly to resource input and output flows, with a specific focus on circular product design, increasing the circular material utilisation rate, reducing production waste and efficient waste management. The targets set are not prescribed by regulations, but are part of a long-term vision, geared towards consolidating sustainability in corporate practices and policies and proactively responding to environmental and regulatory challenges.
The company also recognises the importance of promoting sustainable sourcing and use of resources, in line with the principles of the circular economy, although specific strategies in this regard are still being evaluated. It is specified that the implementation and monitoring methods, as well as the expected results and possible stakeholder involvement for both objectives are still being developed. The defined objectives are not fully compliant with ESRS standards as they are qualitative in nature. For more details on the monitoring of objectives, policies and actions, please refer to the section "Strategy, business model and value chain".
| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base Year | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch of a Pilot Project on the replacement of thermoplastic resins with hardening resins | Launch of a pilot project to replace thermoplastic resins with recyclable hardening resins, with the aim of facilitating the recovery of raw materials after use. The initiative aims to reduce waste, improve the efficiency of production processes and achieve corporate innovation and responsible resource management targets. | E5-3 — Targets related to use of resources and the circular economy | 2024 | 2026 |
| Enhancing the use of 3D printing in engineering | The enhancement of 3D printing reduces waste from production offcuts, promoting more efficient resource management. The involvement of the engineering area expands the use of this technology in production departments and strengthens in-house technical expertise. | E5-3 — Targets related to use of resources and the circular economy | 2024 | 2025 |
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Inflows
Ferretti Group uses a variety of materials for the production of its boats, differentiated between renewable and non-renewable. Among renewable materials, wood and teak are the main resources used for furniture structures, interior fittings and exterior deck finishes.
As far as non-renewable materials are concerned, the company makes extensive use of ferrous steels, aluminium alloys and stainless steel, essential for the construction of metal yacht structures. Similarly, materials such as resins, foams, glass and carbon fibres are used for composite ships and boats. Components such as copper, bronze and lead find application in equipment and on-board systems, while paints and fillers are essential for finishing products.
It should be noted that, at present, packaging is not included in reporting, as its impact is considered marginal in relation to the total materials used. However, Ferretti Group recognises the traceability of packaging materials as an aspect of continuous improvement and is committed to developing solutions that allow for more accurate tracking, while considering the current complexity of this process.
The incoming flows are estimates based on the number of units delivered, allowing for the correct monitoring of resource inflows according to context. An internal database was adopted, already used for weight and stability calculations of vessels, as it describes in more detail the materials that make up the boat by associating the weight and centre of gravity of each one. The internal traceability Excel file collects data provided by suppliers and integrates information from the SAP for directly purchased materials.
RESOURCE INFLOWS
Requested description E5-4
Total 2024
a) Total weight$^{27}$ of technical and organic products and materials used during the reporting period (t) 14,273.11 t
(b) % organic materials used by the company to manufacture products and offer services (including packaging) that originate from a sustainable supply chain 0
(c) the weight, in absolute value and as a percentage, of reused or recycled secondary components and intermediate secondary products and materials used by the company for its products and services (including packaging)* 0
- With regard to c), no data is available on the weight, either in absolute value or percentage, of secondary reused or recycled components, nor information on the intermediate secondary products and materials (including packaging) used by the company, including details on recycled and recyclable materials.
$^{27}$ Incoming flows are estimated on the basis of data on the number of units delivered. The information is processed through an internal database used for weight and stability calculations of vessels and supplemented with traceability data from suppliers and the SAP system for directly purchased materials.
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Outflows
Due to the unique nature of Ferretti Group products, repairability depends on several factors including: extent of damage, damage to structural components or replaceable components, etc.
DURABILITY OF OUTPUT PRODUCTS
| Products and materials | Displacement Motorboat | High Performance Motoryacht |
|---|---|---|
| Expected durability of products placed on the market^{28} | n/a | n/a |
| Industry Media^{29} | 45 years | 50 years |
No information is currently available on the rate of recyclable content in products and packaging, but action is planned to start collecting and reporting this data. Ferretti Group does not monitor or collect data on the weight, in absolute value or percentage, of reused or recycled secondary components, secondary intermediate products and secondary materials used in the production of its products and services, including packaging. Therefore, a process to avoid double counting in the case of overlapping reused and recycled materials has not been implemented.
Regarding the contribution to the circular economy, Ferretti Group does not currently have a system to monitor the level of integration of circularity principles into its products and materials, nor the extent to which these are actually recycled or reused after first use. Likewise, no indicators have yet been defined to assess the management of pre-consumer waste within its operations. The company does not currently provide a detailed description of products and materials developed according to the principles of durability, reusability, reparability or recycling, nor does it have data on the expected durability of its products compared to the industry average. The Group recognises the importance of these aspects and is considering implementing appropriate tools to improve the monitoring and reporting of this information in the future.
Waste
In compliance with environmental directives and with a view to the circular economy, Ferretti Group defines and monitors waste streams specific to the nautical sector. In particular, the company identifies the following as the main waste streams: resins, metals, derived woods, plastics, paints, solvents and adhesives.
At the same time, Ferretti Group specifies the composition of waste, highlighting the presence of recyclable materials such as, metals, non-metallic minerals, plastics and textiles. These indications testify to the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management and the enhancement of resources along the entire production chain.
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In order to determine and classify outflows, the company relies on the FIR waste forms, from which the destination codes are taken, and on the Environmental Declaration Form (MUD — Modello Unico di Dichiarazione Ambientale), which provides the quantities produced for production activities. Whenever possible, estimates were made for municipal waste not subject to MUD, quantifying weekly collections based on waste container volumes.
WASTE GENERATED
| Waste | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total quantity of waste (t) | 4,468.59 |
| Total quantity in tonnes of hazardous waste destined for: | |
| Preparation for re-use | 2.71 |
| Recycling | |
| Other recovery operations | 190.21 |
| Total quantity in tonnes of non-hazardous waste destined for: | |
| Preparation for re-use | 281.39 |
| Recycling | |
| Other recovery operations | 3,724.20 |
| Total quantity in tonnes of hazardous waste destined for: | |
| Incineration | |
| Landfill | 13.43 |
| Other disposal operations | 132.32 |
| Total quantity in tonnes of non-hazardous waste destined for: | |
| Incineration | 21.23 |
| Landfill | 37.41 |
| Other disposal operations | 65.70 |
| Total quantity in tonnes of non-recycled waste | 4,468.59 |
| % of non-recycled waste | 100% |
| HAZARDOUS and radioactive WASTE | |
| Waste^{30} | 2024 |
| Total quantity of hazardous waste (t) | 338.66 |
| Total quantity of radioactive waste (t) | 0 |
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS MATERIAL TO THE VALUE CHAIN — E2 POLLUTION — E3 WATER RESOURCES — E4 BIODIVERSITY
Managing impacts, risks and opportunities
The Double Materiality Assessment conducted by Ferretti Group for the financial year 2024 included an initial qualitative assessment of the value chain, allowing the associated impacts, risks and opportunities to be identified and evaluated. Topics material to internal operations and for the entire supply chain, both upstream and downstream, were identified by the work carried out. As a first view of the value chain, the Group carried out its evaluation in discussion with management. Aware of the importance of timely value chain management, the Group intends to analyse it in more depth in future years. It should be noted that no specific consultations were carried out for the identification of IROs.
The matters identified in this perspective mainly concern pollution, water resources and biodiversity, for which the material IROs are listed below.
E2-Pollution
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water pollution | Potential impact | Pollution generated by the release of pollutants into groundwater and the sea | The Group has identified the downstream impact in the value chain | Medium term | N/A |
Following the Double Materiality Analysis, the issue of pollution was not considered relevant to Ferretti's operations, nor to any of its factories or business activities. However, it emerged as a relevant issue along the upstream and downstream value chain, as highlighted by the analysis conducted through the development of a sector map (source UNEP FI/PSI$^{31}$). At present, no specific sites, related to the value chain, for which pollution is a relevant issue have been identified.
E3-Water Resources
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Current impact | Impacts on water resources from consumption for domestic and productive uses related to (upstream) value chain activities, with a focus on water-stressed areas | The Group has identified the upstream impact in the value chain | Long term | N/A |
UNEP-FI (United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative) e PSI (Principles for Sustainable Insurance)
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Following the Double Materiality Analysis, water and marine resource issues were not included in the reporting, as they were only materially relevant to the supply chain. However, the analysis conducted through the development of a sectoral map (source UNEP FI/PSI) highlighted the relevance of these issues along the entire value chain, both upstream and downstream. Currently, no specific sites within the value chain have been identified for which pollution is a critical issue.
E4-Biodiversity and Ecosystems
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factors with direct impact on biodiversity loss | Current impact | Damage to biodiversity generated by the depletion of resources during procurement and pollution produced during use | The Group has identified downstream and upstream impacts in the value chain | Medium term | N/A |
Ferretti identified and assessed the actual and potential impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems at its sites and along the value chain, using the methodology described in the 'Double Materiality Analysis' section. In detail, a quantitative analysis was conducted using the HeatMap tool, which is based on sector maps from external and open-source sources (UNEP-FI and PSI). These maps assign an expected level of incidence for various economic sectors, based on issues related to environmental, social and governance factors.
However, to date, the following have not been identified and assessed: dependencies on biodiversity and ecosystems, risks and opportunities related to transition and physical impacts from biodiversity and ecosystems, nor systemic risks related to these issues. Furthermore, a formalised environmental risk management (ERM) system specific to these issues has not been implemented. Regarding the impact of its activities on local communities, the Group has not engaged in consultations with affected communities on sustainability assessments related to shared biological resources and ecosystems, nor has it defined specific criteria to identify sites or productions with negative impacts on these communities. Furthermore, local communities were not involved in the dual significance analysis nor were they included in the process of assessing significant impacts on sustainability issues.
In 2023, Ferretti conducted an analysis to identify sites in biodiversity sensitive areas, identifying factories located within $10\mathrm{km}$ of protected areas. However, an assessment of the effects of its activities on these areas has not been carried out, nor has an analysis of potential damage to natural habitats or protected species. Consequently, the need to implement mitigation measures for biodiversity, such as those provided by: Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds; Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora; an environmental impact assessment (EIA) as defined in Article 1(2)(g) of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment; and for activities located in third countries, in accordance with equivalent national provisions or international standards, such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standard 6: Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources.
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Policies
Although Ferretti Group has several corporate tools and policies related to sustainability, including the Code of Ethics and management systems, it has not yet adopted specific policies dedicated to the issues of pollution, water management and biodiversity as they are not considered a priority with respect to current sustainability strategies and the operational management of the business. However, in the coming years, the Group plans to develop appropriate tools to ensure a more structured and transparent management of the material impacts, risks and opportunities in these areas.
Actions
In this first ESRS reporting year, Ferretti Group has not taken, nor does it intend to take in the coming years, any specific actions on these issues, due to its still partial knowledge of its value chain. However, the Group is committed to formalising initiatives relating to these aspects in future financial years, with the ultimate goal of achieving its strategic targets.
Targets
Ferretti Group’s strategy does not include specific targets relating to the topics of pollution, water and biodiversity. As noted above, these topics were material considering only the value chain, and the currently limited knowledge of the latter did not allow the Group to define strategic targets to pursue. For future years, the acquisition of more awareness is planned, allowing for a more detailed definition of the topics and their material subtopics. In this way, Ferretti Group will be able to prioritise aspects material exclusively to the value chain, also in terms of targets.
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S1-OWN WORKFORCE
Managing Impacts, Risks and Opportunities related to own workforce
The Double Materiality Assessment identified the own workforce as one of the material topics for Ferretti Group, particularly with regard to subtopics concerning working conditions and equal treatment and opportunities for all. Group employees as a whole are exposed to these topics, and blue collar workers in particular may be more exposed to health and safety risks due to the nature of their work.
Since 2024 represents the first year in which the Double Materiality Analysis was conducted, the actual and potential impacts on the Group's own workforce are not yet fully integrated into the Group's business model and strategy.
It should be noted that these general material impacts do not result from transition plans as the Group has not yet implemented any. Furthermore, there are no impacts or risks related to forced labour and child labour in any of the countries where the Group operates. It is also reported that, at present, no specific measures have been taken to mitigate any negative impacts arising from the transition to a greener or zero-emission economy.
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working conditions | |||||
| Equal treatment and opportunities for all | Potential impact | Dissatisfaction, demotivation and reduced employee wellbeing, resulting from precarious employment, inadequate working environments and lack of initiatives to foster sharing and a sense of belonging | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term | • Code of Ethics |
| • Whistleblowing Policy | |||||
| • MBO Regulation | |||||
| • Selection Policy | |||||
| Working conditions | Potential impact | Work-life imbalance due to disregard of working hours, difficulties in home-work commutes and lack of adequate support policies for work-life balance | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term | • Recruitment Policy |
| • Diversity and Inclusion Policy | |||||
| • Working Time Policy |
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| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working conditions | Current impact | Cases of accidents, injuries and occupational diseases, with possible negative impacts in terms of workforce health and safety | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Short term | |
| Equal treatment and opportunities for all | Potential impact | Cases of violation of workers' rights due to poor representation of protected groups and minorities | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term | |
| Equal treatment and opportunities for all | Potential impact | Cases of violence and harassment within the company, with possible consequences for the wellbeing and safety of workers, in the absence of adequate prevention measures and countermeasures | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term | |
| Equal treatment and opportunities for all | Current impact | Workforce satisfaction via the development of professional skills by means of training activities provided to employees and merit-based paths | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term | |
| Working conditions | Opportunities | Improved business performance ensured by workforce satisfaction and the creation of a fair and inclusive working environment | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term | |
| Equal treatment and opportunities for all | Opportunities | Improving business performance and developing innovative ideas through workforce satisfaction through the development of professional skills | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Long term |
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Policies
The Group is strongly committed to conducting its business in accordance with the highest ethical standards, which are considered fundamental to the company's success and to consolidating its image as a leader in the international boating industry. In this context, it guarantees equal job opportunities and professional growth for its entire workforce, based solely on skills and qualifications. Ferretti Group rejects all forms of discrimination in the workforce as a whole, including discrimination based on gender, age, race, colour, faith, religious belief, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or membership of protected categories.
This commitment is embodied in the rigorous application of the principles contained in the Code of Ethics, as well as the adoption and implementation of additional policies implemented to manage the impacts, risks and opportunities related to the company's own workforce.
The Code of Ethics establishes the Group's commitment to conduct its personnel selection, recruitment and management processes in a transparent, fair and fully compliant manner, condemning any illegal behaviour such as harassment, discrimination or favouritism. For more details on the Code of Ethics, see chapter G1.
Furthermore, with regard to the protection of the most vulnerable workers, the Group is committed to preventing and combating phenomena such as the failure to respect human rights, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour, by adopting specific management systems and controls that comply with the provisions of the Minimum Age Convention (ILO No. 138) and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention (ILO No. 182).
The policies relating to the own workforce, whose operational responsibility rests with the Chief HR & Organisation Officer, are explained in more detail below:
The MBO Internal Regulations define in a clear and structured manner how the target-based incentive system is managed. In particular, it regulates the rules for compiling the MBO form and provides detailed instructions for assigning and evaluating the targets assigned to each employee, taking into account the reference area and specific professional responsibilities. The regulations thus ensure a transparent and consistent process, aligned with the company's strategic targets and aimed at enhancing the individual's contribution to the achievement of the Group's overall results.
The Ferretti Group's Selection Procedure defines the entire project process for the analysis of needs, planning of interventions and implementation of the selection process up to the moment of appointment. It applies to all company personnel — from executives to middle managers, white and blue collar workers — at all Group sites.
The procedure consists of two main phases: in the pre-development phase, needs are analysed and priorities are defined through careful planning, while in the development phase, recruitment takes place, including internal and external recruiting, a series of interviews and the final evaluation of candidates. At the end of the process, a report is drawn up summarising the assessed profiles, followed by the definition of a contractual package and the signing of the job proposal. Finally, before the end of the probationary period, the HR Department verifies the effectiveness of the process through discussions with the head of the applicant function, thus ensuring a structured, transparent selection process in line with organisational development targets.
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The recruitment procedure represents a set of activities aimed at implementing the Human Resources selection process within the company.
The recruitment procedure also defines how new employees are inducted, setting out clear procedures to ensure an effective reception and gradual integration into the company environment. These activities encompass all aspects of communication, organisation and contractual formalities, from the signing of the letter of employment to any subsequent changes in the employment relationship, such as role changes, promotions or internal reallocations.
Ferretti Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment free from discrimination, promoting equal opportunities and respect for diversity in all its forms. The company adopts policies that prohibit all forms of discrimination and is committed to removing cultural, organisational and material obstacles that may limit the full development of people.
The company strategy translates into human resources management practices geared towards selecting the best talent, promoting professional development, preventing the gender pay gap and supporting constructive generational exchange. In addition, the company fosters inclusive leadership styles and transparent communication, which are key to creating working relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
Lastly, the Diversity and Inclusion policy is disseminated at all levels of the organisation through the corporate website, to ensure that each employee can fully express their potential and contribute to the Group's success, and so that there is full awareness and further impetus for the promotion of human rights as an integral part of the Ferretti Group's value system.
Through this policy, the Group is committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment that respects diversity, promoting initiatives aimed at strengthening the balanced representation and active involvement of all professional categories within corporate governance.
The Working Time Policy integrates and enforces existing working time regulations at company level, ensuring a clear and structured management of working time. The policy regulates in detail the attendance system, the way absences are justified, the management of breaks and time-off in lieu, ensuring respect for workers' rights and promoting a balance between professional and personal life. The aim is to ensure transparency and compliance, while optimising the organisation of work to foster an efficient and productive environment for the Group's employees.
The staff training and education procedure is a crucial element in improving product quality, the effectiveness of the Quality System and the overall success of the company. The Chief HR & Organisation Officer guides the process of identifying, assessing and bridging the gap between the skills needed for different activities and those currently held by employees. In this context, training activities are aimed not only at preventing accidents and protecting the wellbeing of workers through continuous training on safety regulations and preventive best practices, but also at developing technical and managerial skills.
The process starts from the analysis of training needs, conducted periodically by the Training Supervisor in cooperation with the Function Managers and with the support of each site Health & Safety Officer, who highlight the needs also related to prevention and safety obligations. Training requests are collected and integrated with the needs proposed by the company management for business development. Based on the data collected, the Training Supervisor defines a training plan which is then submitted to the HR management for approval, thus ensuring a dynamic and continuous approach to training.
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The recording of training activities and personal experiences testifies to the training that has taken place, while the process of analysis, planning and approval makes it possible to identify the areas concerned, define the topics to be developed, select the participants and trainers and establish indicative timelines, ensuring that the training is always aligned with organisational priorities and current safety regulations.
Workforce Involvement Processes
The Group communicates that its commitment to involvement is realised through strong institutional and industrial relations. The principles of transparency, independence and integrity characterise the relations maintained by the corporate functions with trade union organisations, favouring a fair debate without discrimination aimed at creating a climate of mutual trust and constructive dialogue.
In this context, the Group has been able to consolidate stable relations over the years, managing them in a serene and constructive manner through the constant involvement of trade union representatives through regular meetings. In particular, in February 2022, Ferretti S.p.A. signed an agreement with national and European trade unions and the shipyard workers' representative bodies, renewing the second-level company integrative contract (CIA), valid until December 31, 2024. Furthermore, in December 2024, negotiations were concluded for the renewal of the Ferretti S.p.A. CIA, which will be valid from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. Furthermore, it should be noted that all Ferretti S.p.A. employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements, which guarantee a continuous dialogue with workers' representatives, also in relation to human rights, allowing the employees' perspective to be valued.
Ferretti S.p.A. and Zago S.p.A. periodically carry out anonymous surveys on home-work mobility to analyse employee habits and evaluate possible interventions to improve travel sustainability. The last survey was conducted by means of a self-compiled online questionnaire, in accordance with the official guidelines on work commute plans, using the dedicated MMSurvey application.
To ensure high participation, the campaign was supported by digital information material and official announcements sent by e-mail to all workers. The data collected allow us to understand the needs of the workforce and their propensity for more sustainable mobility solutions, thus contributing to the definition of targeted strategies to optimise travel and reduce environmental impact. The plan is implemented and managed by the HR function, and in particular by its director, who has operational responsibility.
Channels for own workforce to raise concerns
In addition, Ferretti Group has a number of processes in place to remedy negative impacts on its own workforce and provide formal channels to raise concerns, thus ensuring a timely and effective response system.
In fact, in addition to the periodic fitness examination, may request an extraordinary medical examination if they believe that they are in a situation that may compromise their health; in this way, the worker has the opportunity to share their concerns with the appointed doctor, who assesses together any prescriptions or limitations necessary to safeguard their health. Health and risk records are managed in full compliance with privacy regulations. It is specified that a system to evaluate its effectiveness has not yet been implemented.
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In addition, Ferretti Group has a Whistleblowing policy, which allows for internal whistleblowing notifications, which can be submitted in two ways:
- Online application: the worker logs on to the dedicated website (https://ferretti.uat.integrity.complylog.com), also accessible from the Group's website, clicks on "Submit a case" and fills in the form, possibly attaching a voicemail (subject to registration and consent). After submission, the system assigns an ID token that allows the reporter to monitor the status of the report and to communicate with the Manager via a messaging system.
- Meeting with the Manager: the worker may send a request via the Manager's e-mail address and attend a meeting, during which the report is recorded (either by audio recording, if consented to, or by the drawing up of a report which is subsequently verified and confirmed by the reporter).
Immediately upon receipt, the Manager issues an acknowledgement of receipt (within seven days) and assigns an identification code (case ID) to the report, recording it in a special electronic register. Subsequently, the Manager assesses the relevance and grounds of the report. If the report is deemed irrelevant or unfounded, the Manager informs the reporter within three months by updating the status to "Closed", otherwise they initiate an investigation (during which the parties involved may be heard and further information requested) and update the status from "Under consideration" to "Under investigation".
Upon completion of the investigation, the reports and all related documentation are securely archived (in both electronic and paper format) for up to five years or as long as necessary to follow up the proceedings, thus ensuring data traceability and confidentiality.
Furthermore, Ferretti Group adopts protective measures to prevent retaliatory acts against whistleblowers, in line with the provisions of Legislative Decree No. 24/2023.
To ensure awareness of these procedures, a dedicated section has been created on the company intranet, periodic notices will be sent out when updates are made and new employees will be provided with a special notification when they are hired.
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Actions
For those actions not explicitly specified, there are still no procedures in place to track and evaluate their effectiveness.
| Main actions | Scope of actions (value chain, stakeholders) | Time horizon | Status (realised, ongoing, planned) | Financial resources (CapEx/OpEx) allocated to the action³² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Welfare System | Own operations | 2024 | Realised | n/a³³ |
| Development of new skills | Own operations | 2024 | Realised | €300,000³⁴ (Personal training) |
| Women's Self-Defence Course | Own operations | 2024 | Realised | — |
| "Protagonists of Sustainability" Training Course | Own operations | 2024/2025 | Ongoing | — |
| People Management Academy | Own operations | 2024 | Ongoing | — |
| Safety at work | Own operations | 2024 | Ongoing | 2,550,264 €³⁵ (Tangible fixed assets) |
| Projects for prevention and protection | Own operations | 2024 | Ongoing | |
| Data processing | Own operations | Long-term (updated annually) | Ongoing | €40,800³⁶ (Legal advice) |
Ferretti Group is committed to guaranteeing its employees a comprehensive and articulated corporate welfare³⁷ system, which includes both the benefits provided for by national collective bargaining agreements and additional benefits offered directly by the Group. This focus is reflected in the wide range of services and benefits available to staff, aimed at improving work and personal wellbeing.
³² Current amount of financial resources used and traceable to values on the balance sheet. There are currently no plans to allocate future financial resources.
³³ Since the welfare system is an individual employee choice, financial resources have not been established as they depend on the number of memberships.
³⁴ Please note that the cost reported also includes the cost of the Women's Self-Defence course, the Protagonists of Sustainability course and the People Management Academy.
³⁵ The financial resources related to workplace safety also include those for prevention and protection projects.
³⁶ Financial resources are broken down as follows fee €21,600 + €19,200 of activity per day of the DPO for the total Italian Group companies.
³⁷ It should be noted that the company welfare system applies to Ferretti S.p.A. and Zago S.p.A. The rest of the group is covered by the welfare defined by the national reference contract.
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Benefits under the CCNL (national collective bargaining agreement)
In accordance with national collective bargaining agreements, the Group offers the following benefits:
- Life insurance: provided for executives;
- Health care: available for managers as reimbursement of medical expenses or through the Altea Fund for timber workers, Metasalute and EBM Salute for the metalworking sector;
- Social security contributions: managed through the ARCO Fund for the timber sector, the COMETA Fund for the metalworking industry category and Previndai for managers;
- Assistance for workers working abroad: extended to all company staff.
Additional benefits offered by the Group
In addition to contractual benefits, Ferretti Group offers further advantages, including:
- Unisalute Health Care: aimed at managers and employees on business trips;
- Cover for occupational and non-occupational accidents: guaranteed for managers and directors;
- Kasco cover: valid for the use of personal cars during corporate missions;
- Corporate Welfare System: provided for by national category and/or second level labour agreements.
Ferretti S.p.A. and Zago S.p.A. offer their employees the possibility of allocating up to 50% of the result bonus to welfare goods and services, thus benefiting from significant tax advantages. Among the available options, workers can choose from dozens of solutions designed to meet personal and family needs, enhancing corporate support in managing quality of life and work.
Ferretti Group’s commitment to strengthening its welfare system testifies to the importance it attaches to the wellbeing of its people, considered a key element in the company’s growth and success.
The training and development of human capital is a strategic pillar of Ferretti Group, with the aim of promoting continuous growth in the skills of its employees, ensuring its market leadership in the long term. All training actions aim at fostering an enrichment of the professional and personal skills of its resources. The Group has implemented an articulated training plan, which included specific courses aimed at developing and enhancing transversal competencies in terms of personal, interpersonal and communication skills as well as technical and specialist competencies. In addition, health, safety and environment (HSE) courses have been planned to raise awareness and prepare staff for risk assessment and prevention in the workplace, in accordance with ISO 14001.
The training was offered to all women in the Ferretti Group’s Italian offices. The company has actively supported the fight against gender-based violence by promoting women’s self-defence courses held by Personal Defence experts directly at its premises.
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The aim of the course was to provide practical tools and effective techniques for dealing with potentially dangerous situations. The initiative was widely attended, with about half of the women in the group signing up. Two programs were organised at the end of 2023 and four further sessions in early 2024.
The "People Management Academy" program is designed to train and strengthen a network of managers and supervisors capable of inspiring, delegating and involving their team, contributing to the achievement of company targets. The project runs between 2024 and 2025, involving a large number of participants to develop strategic skills in human resources management. In 2024, the training course covered specific areas of the Industrial Technical Department, involving about 50 people. The main topics covered are emotional awareness and intelligence, effective communication, delegation and feedback, and the role of the manager as coach.
The training is intended for all Group employees (White Collars) and is delivered via an e-learning platform, offering the opportunity to learn more about the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda and to become actors of sustainable change. The project started in October 2024.
Thanks to many years of commitment and targeted policies, Ferretti S.p.A. has reduced its accident frequency index (i.e. the number of accidents per million hours worked) by 82% compared to 2010. This result was achieved through a detailed analysis of the accident risks present in the Group's sites and the implementation of preventive and corrective actions, both of an organisational and plant engineering nature. The main risks identified in the production process include chemical risk, carcinogenic risk (PLD), work at height, moderate biomechanical and noise risks, an extremely moderate vibration risk and mechanical risk. Continuous monitoring and the measures adopted testify to the Group's commitment to an increasingly safe and secure working environment. A further tool used by the Group is constant health and safety training activities, conducted both on the basis of legal requirements and on the specific needs of its workforce, in agreement with the main reference figures (workers, RLS, Supervisors, etc.).
The Group has implemented significant investments on shipyards to improve safety and prevent accidents. The main measures, carried out over the years and continued in 2024, include the installation of lifelines on all overhead cranes, the introduction of a badge-based machine qualification system for the woodworking sector (currently being implemented), and the remediation of mezzanines at the Cattolica shipyard.
In order to prevent potential accidents, employees are trained through detailed guidelines and practical sessions on the specific risks related to their tasks. Their work is subsequently supervised and coordinated by expert contact persons, who are formally appointed only after appropriate training. These contact persons participate monthly in Safety Meetings, meetings dedicated to sharing procedures and good practices, and to analysing critical situations, accidents or near misses, with the aim of defining and implementing corrective measures.
In the event of an accident or near miss, a report is drawn up which includes a description of the event, the corrective actions identified, those responsible for their implementation and the relevant timeframe. These events are discussed during the monthly OMT Meetings, involving the employer and plant managers to spread awareness of the risks and prevent similar situations at all production sites.
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Ferretti S.p.A. guarantees the confidentiality of employees' personal data, allowing access to information only to authorised persons and for legitimate business purposes, in compliance with the Privacy Code and European regulations.
Personal data includes information such as identification numbers, contact details, personal and health data, which the company processes only after clear disclosure and informed consent, when required. With specific exceptions, such data may not be shared or used for purposes other than those stated.
Ferretti prohibits any alteration or manipulation of computer systems and company data with unlawful intent, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Targets
Sustainability targets for the corporate workforce are defined by management without the involvement of employee representatives, at least for this reporting year, through integrated planning and monitoring processes and apply to all employees in the organisation. In particular, the company has set time-bound and results-oriented targets to reduce negative impacts, enhance positive ones and effectively manage the risks and opportunities associated with its own workforce. These targets are used to measure progress and guide corrective actions, helping to create an increasingly safe working environment and align corporate strategy with international sustainability standards. It should be noted that not all of them are measurable targets that comply with the requirements of ESRS. For more detail on the monitoring of targets, policies and actions, please refer to the section "Strategy, business model and value chain".
| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base year | Target year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduction of the severity index below 0.4% | Reduce the accident severity index below 0.4% by continuously improving safety at work. This commitment focuses on the promotion of preventive practices and awareness-raising, thus contributing to the wellbeing of employees and the achievement of social sustainability standards. | ESRS S1–5 | 2024 | |
| ~0,4^{38} | 2025 | |||
| <0.4% | ||||
| Increase in average hours of non-compulsory training per capita at Group level | Increase in training hours by Group companies by ensuring a 10% increase by the year 2025 | ESRS S1–13 | 2024 | |
| 13 h | 2025 | |||
| +10% | ||||
| (considering total hours 2024) |
The accident severity rate for employees was calculated as the ratio of the number of days lost due to accidents at work to the total number of hours worked by employees, multiplied by 1,000.
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| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base year | Target year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartworking for Ferretti S.p.A. and Zago S.p.A. | Implementing and offering employees the possibility of adopting agile working modes (smartworking) for one day a week, in order to improve working flexibility, promote an optimal balance between professional and personal life. | ESRS S1–15 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Training course for young people through the School of Trades | Involving around 15 young people through the School of Trades, offering a training course combining theory, practice and hands-on experience in the high-end naval sector | ESRS S1–13 | 2024 | |
| 11 Young people involved in 2024 | 2025 | |||
| +25% | ||||
| (considering class of 12) |
Metrics
Company's employees characteristics
The information on the total number of employees was verified and compared with the most representative figure reported in the financial statements, i.e. the total number of employees of 2,118, confirming the consistency and reliability of the reported data. The data were collected by extraction from the HR database (HE Ready INAZ) of the resources in force as of 31.12.2024. For AMAS, the data is provided directly by HR AMAS via the HRIS — ADP system.
Number of employees by gender (in number of persons)
| Number of employees (in number of persons) | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,794 |
| Women | 324 |
| Other | 0 |
| Not disclosed | 0 |
| Total employees | 2,118 |
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Number of employees at the end of the period per country (in number of persons)
| Country | No. of employees |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,040 |
| Monaco | 2 |
| Spain | 1 |
| Singapore | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 7 |
| Abu Dhabi | 1 |
| United States of America | 65 |
| Total employees | 2,118 |
Number of employees by type of contract, by gender (in number of persons)39
| Reference period 2024 | WOMEN | MEN | OTHER | NOT DISCLOSED | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of permanent employees | 300 | 1,678 | 0 | 0 | 1,978 |
| Number of fixed-term employees | 24 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 140 |
| Number of variable-hour employees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total number of employees | 324 | 1,794 | 0 | 0 | 2,118 |
| Reference period 2024 | WOMEN | MEN | OTHER | NOT DISCLOSED | TOTAL |
| Number of full-time employees | 313 | 1,785 | 0 | 0 | 2,098 |
| Number of part-time employees | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Total number of employees | 324 | 1,794 | 0 | 0 | 2,118 |
39 Most of the company's employees are employed on a permanent basis, with a small number of temporary and part-time workers employed at specific stages of production.
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Number of employees by type of contract, broken down by region (in number of persons)
| Reference period 2024 | EMEA | AMAS | APAC | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of permanent employees | 1,905 | 65 | 8 | 1,978 |
| Number of fixed-term employees | 138 | 0 | 2 | 140 |
| Number of variable-hour employees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total number of employees | 2,043 | 65 | 10 | 2,118 |
| Reference period 2024 | EMEA | AMAS | APAC | TOTAL |
| Number of full-time employees | 2,023 | 65 | 10 | 2,098 |
| Number of part-time employees | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Total number of employees | 2,043 | 65 | 10 | 2,118 |
Own workforce turnover
Reference period 2024
| Number of employees | 2,118 |
|---|---|
| Number of terminated employees | 191 |
| Employee Turnover Rate | 9% |
Characteristics of non-employees in the company's own workforce
The workforce of Ferretti S.p.A. consists mainly of direct employees, but also includes a proportion of non-employees who contribute to the company's production and operational activities. In particular, the company employs 58 non-employees.
To ensure transparency in reporting, Ferretti adopts a structured methodology for calculating the number of non-employees, based on number of persons. Data is collected at the end of the reporting period, ensuring constant monitoring of the workforce.
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The most common types of non-employee employed by Ferretti include collaborators an a coordinated or continuous basis, contract workers and (curricular or extracurricular) internships.
Number of Non-employees (in number of persons)
| Number of non-employees (in number of persons) | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Number of self-employed collaborators (agents) | 1 |
| Number of workers provided by enterprises engaged in personnel search, selection and supply activities (temporary staff) | 34 |
| Other types relevant to the company (trainees and other types of contract) | 23 |
| Total non-employees | 58 |
| Interns | 2024 |
| Number of interns | 23 |
Collective bargaining agreements coverage and social dialogue
The working and employment conditions of employees are strongly determined and influenced by collective bargaining agreements, which set minimum standards and guarantee rights and benefits in accordance with current regulations.
Ferretti Group ensures strong worker representation in social dialogue, working with trade unions and EEA institutions to promote a fair and participatory working environment. Currently, there are no agreements between the company and its employees for representation by a European Works Council (EWC), a European Company (SE) Works Council or a European Cooperative Society (SCE) Works Council.
| Reference period 2024 | Collective bargaining agreements coverage | Social dialogue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage rate40 | Employees — EEA (for countries with > 50 companies representing > 10% of total employees) | Employees — Non-EEA (estimate for regions with > 50 companies representing > 10% of total employees) | Workplace representation (EEA only) (for countries with > 50 companies representing > 10% of total employees) |
| 0–19% | |||
| 20–39% | |||
| 40–59% | |||
| 60–79% | |||
| 80–100% | Italy | Italy |
40 Employees from the AMAS and APAC regions were not included as they do not represent at least 10% of the total employees.
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Diversity metrics
The data were collected by extraction from the HR database (HE Ready INAZ) of the resources in force as of 31.12.2024. For AMAS, the data is provided directly by HR AMAS via the HRIS — ADP system.
Senior manager employees broken down by gender
| Reference period 2024 | Men | Women | Other | Not disclosed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Management Employees^{41} | 106 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 130 |
| Percentage Senior Management | 81.5% | 18.5% | 100% | ||
| Total number of employees | 1,794 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 2,118 |
| Percentage | 5.9% | 7.4% | 0% | 0% | 6.1% |
Employees by AGE GROUP
| Job category | Under 30 | 30–50 years | Over 50 years | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 263 | 1,157 | 698 | 2,118 |
Adequate wages
Wages are determined in accordance with the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreements (CCNL) governing wage levels.
Remuneration paid in foreign currencies was converted according to the following criteria: for the APAC region, the average exchange rate for each month was used, while for the AMAS region, the exchange rate in force on December 31, 2024 was used.
Remuneration paid abroad complies with the regulations in force and the basic principles laid down in the respective national laws.
Finally, apprentices were not included in the determination of the Entry Wage figure.
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Social Protection
The Group ensures full compliance with the regulations in force in the various countries in which it operates, applying them in full to its employees. In particular, for FGA and Allied Marine, the provisions of the labour laws of the United States and the State of Florida are observed for all employees working there. In such contexts, social protection is not provided automatically, unless the worker voluntarily opts for temporary or permanent disability insurance.
Overall, Ferretti provides its employees with a system of economic protection in the event of loss of income resulting from events such as illness, unemployment, occupational injury, supervening disability, parental leave or retirement. In the reporting period, the number of employees covered by a social protection system amounted to 2,052, or 96.88% of the total workforce (2,118 employees).
Training and Skills Development Metrics
Average training hours per employee by gender
| Average hours42 of training per employee | Men | Women | Other | Not disclosed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 11 | — | — | 10 |
Currently, the company does not provide for periodic employee performance and career development reviews.
Health and safety metrics
Ferretti Group strictly complies with occupational health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all its employees43. Ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment is not only a priority for the Group but also a strategic and development factor for the company as a whole. In 2024, there were no serious accidents (i.e. resulting in an absence of more than six months) within the Group's perimeter, and the Group will continue its efforts to ensure that accidents do not occur and, if possible, to reduce accident and injury rates.
Workers covered by the health and safety system
| Employees | Non-employees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of workers covered by the health and safety system | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total number of its workforce | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percentage | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Deaths
| Employees | Non-employees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of deaths related to occupational accidents | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of deaths related to occupational diseases injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accidents at work and occupational diseases
| Employees | |
|---|---|
| Number of total hours worked | 3,061,914 |
| Number of accidents at work | 29 |
| Accident incidence rate | 9.5 |
| Number of recordable occupational diseases | 2 |
| Number of days lost due to occupational accidents | 878 |
| Number of days lost due to occupational diseases | 279 |
Work-life balance metrics
The company recognises the right of all its employees to take leave for family reasons, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreements. Moreover, full job protection is ensured at the end of parental leave, guaranteeing the employee's full reinstatement.
Leave for family reasons
| Men | Women | Other | Not disclosed | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of employees entitled to family leave | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Employees who took parental leave as a percentage of those entitled to it | 23% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Incidents, complaints and serious human rights impacts
In compliance with the Disclosure Requirements for work-related incidents and serious human rights impacts affecting its own workforce, the company reports that, for the reporting period, there were no incidents of human rights violations within its organisation. Therefore, there are no reports of complaints, serious human rights impacts, significant fines, penalties or reparations. The company confirms its constant commitment to the protection of workers' fundamental rights, through the adoption of prevention and monitoring measures aimed at ensuring safe, fair and dignified working conditions.
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S2-WORKERS IN THE VALUE CHAIN
Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and tools for workers engagement in the value chain
The Double Materiality Assessment highlighted workers in the value chain as one of the Group's most material topic, divided into the subtopics relating to working conditions, equal treatment and opportunities for all and other work-related rights.
The main material impacts for workers along the value chain, also addressed in the Group's Code of Ethics, concern the risk of discrimination, exploitation, occupational health and safety issues, as well as the vulnerability of particularly exposed groups (women, minorities, migrants and minors), with additional risks arising from sub-optimal supply chain management. Since most of the suppliers are located in Italy and Europe, the impact in terms of child labour and forced labour is not material.
The Group's impacts affect all workers in the value chain, which is composed of a vast network of players from different sectors and geographic areas. Upstream workers operate within the supply chain, providing raw materials, components and services essential for the production of Ferretti Group yachts. These include engine suppliers, as well as suppliers of fibreglass, glazing, furniture, deck materials and decks. A key role is also played by suppliers of electronics, upholstery, decor and complex components, as well as logistics service providers who ensure the efficient flow of materials. Downstream workers include customers and companies specialising in the disposal of waste resulting from the Ferretti Group's production process.
Ferretti Group analysed the potential impacts, risks and opportunities related to workers in the value chain, assessing their interaction with the strategy and business model, as required by ESRS 2 SBM-3, paragraph 48. From the analysis conducted, there is no significant evidence directly linking these impacts to the company's strategy or business model, nor requiring them to be adjusted. Similarly, there are no material risks or opportunities arising from dependencies relating to workers in the value chain that have a substantial influence on the strategic management of the company. Furthermore, there are no widespread or systemic major impacts as the negative impact is potential and related to any single event (e.g. industrial accident) or specific business relationships.
The Group recognises the need to further improve due diligence and supply chain control policies, adopting a prudent approach and committing to closing any gaps with international benchmarks. While no significant critical issues have been identified for the immediate future, Ferretti Group must continue to monitor the value chain to mitigate risks and seize opportunities arising from the management of the workers involved, in line with ESG principles and industry-required standards.
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working conditions equal treatment and opportunities for all other work-related rights | Potential impact | Incidents of human rights violations along the value chain (health and safety, forced and child labour, etc.) due to a lack of enforcement of local and international standards for the protection of workers | The Group has identified upstream and downstream impacts in the value chain | Long term | • Code of Ethics |
| • Whistleblowing Channel |
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Tools for worker engagement in the value chain
Currently, the Group does not have a structured channel for value chain workers to express concerns or needs directly to the company, nor has it adopted a formalised process for their systematic involvement in impact assessment and monitoring activities. Aware of the importance of such tools for a responsible and inclusive management of the value chain, the Group is evaluating the introduction of appropriate mechanisms to allow a more structured interaction with the workers involved. It should be noted that, although no involvement systems are available, the Group does have reporting channels, such as, for example, the Whistleblowing channel, for which please refer to the chapter on G1 for more details.
Policies
The Ferretti Group's Board of Directors has defined and implemented a Code of Ethics, which it is responsible for implementing. In the absence of a specific code of conduct for suppliers, this document regulates the suppliers' labour relations and conduct, establishing clear obligations regarding respect for human rights, prevention of discrimination and harassment, and measures to protect health and safety in the workplace. These provisions apply to both internal employees and workers of suppliers along the entire value chain.
To ensure compliance with these principles, the Code of Ethics provides for monitoring and control processes and requires formal adherence by contractual counterparties through specific clauses. Furthermore, the Group undertakes to remedy any negative impacts.
Ferretti Group pays great attention to the protection and welfare of all workers along its value chain, integrating principles of social sustainability and ethics into supplier management. Suppliers are evaluated on the basis of criteria that include occupational health and safety management, in order to guarantee working conditions that comply with the highest regulatory and ethical standards; contracts include specific clauses for the protection of ethical aspects, such as self-certification on respect for fundamental rights and equal treatment, with the possibility of direct controls at operating sites, particularly in countries at risk.
To reinforce these commitments, the Group offers dedicated training on the Code of Ethics to its suppliers, raising awareness on respect for human rights, worker safety and the promotion of ethical and responsible behaviour. The monitoring of possible violations leads to the adoption of appropriate measures, up to and including the preclusion from future collaborations. Furthermore, for activities carried out on site, Ferretti Group provides targeted training programs, contributing to the creation of a shared culture of attention to health and safety[44]. The Code of Ethics is also accessible to all interested parties on the company website.
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Ferretti Group also attaches the utmost importance to the protection of minors and the suppression of all forms of exploitation against them. In line with the Code of Ethics, the Group is committed to ensuring that employees, suppliers, collaborators and partners comply with current legislation on the protection of labour and human rights, paying particular attention to child labour in accordance with the guidelines of the Minimum Age Convention No. 138/1973 and the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention No. 182/1999 adopted by the ILO, as well as the protection of women and citizens from outside the European Union, in accordance with the principles of the European Charter of Fundamental Rights.
The Group complies with all relevant laws and regulations regarding the prevention of child and forced labour and, during the 2021–2024 reporting period, there were no violations or suspected violations in its supply chain.
Actions
In 2024, being the first year of reporting, no specific interventions were implemented to prevent, mitigate or remedy significant negative impacts on workers in the value chain. The company has not yet adopted action plans or systematic processes to identify the necessary actions and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken.
Targets
The Ferretti Group defines sustainability objectives for the workforce along the value chain through an integrated planning and monitoring process, aimed at reducing negative impacts, enhancing positive ones and managing risks and opportunities. In addition, the company sets time-based targets but, for the time being, without specific quantitative targets required by the ESRS, through an internal process to identify necessary actions and measure progress in addressing impacts. In particular, the setting of targets was entirely the responsibility of management, without the direct involvement of employee representatives. Since the action plans have not yet been fully implemented, no performance monitoring systems have been activated at present, nor has it been possible to collect feedback on them.
The defined objectives are not fully compliant with ESRS standards as they are qualitative in nature. For more detail on the monitoring of objectives, policies and actions, please refer to the section “Strategy, business model and value chain”.
| Target S2 | Description | Reference ESRS | Base | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Project for the assessment of Tier 1 suppliers according to ESG criteria | Launch a pilot project to assess Tier 1 suppliers according to ESG criteria. The initiative aims to integrate sustainability into the supply chain by monitoring and incentivising suppliers to comply with ethical, social and environmental standards aligned with corporate responsibility and sustainability targets. | S2–5 | 2024 | 2026 |
| Traceability of purchased raw materials | Implement an advanced traceability system that guarantees the origin and environmental sustainability of raw materials used, ensuring that imported products do not contribute to deforestation or environmental degradation, in line with EUDR regulations. | S2–5 | 2024 | 2025 |
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S3-COMMUNITIES CONCERNED
Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and engagement of affected communities
The Double Materiality Assessment identified affected communities as one of the material topics for Ferretti Group, embodied in the ESRS subtopic relating to the economic, social and cultural rights of communities.
The analysis revealed that both actual and potential impacts stem mainly from the company's strategy to develop a network of local suppliers, as well as from the production of luxury yachts, a sector that requires specific craftsmanship skills and a close link with local communities.
The company is aware that its strategy and business model closely interfaces with the needs and dynamics of communities, and therefore contributes to addressing business priorities in a responsible manner. Ferretti Group has adopted a strategy that favours the inclusion of national suppliers and investment in philanthropic projects, such as the "School of Trades" program and the "Nautical Engineering Master Degree Course" which contribute to strengthening the resilience and sustainability of local communities.
In 2024, while recognising the importance of the opinions, interests and rights of affected communities, Ferretti Group has not yet directly integrated these aspects into the orientation of its strategy and business model.
In relation to the risks and opportunities arising from material impacts on affected communities, among others, Ferretti Group has identified the following affected communities: communities living or working near production sites, such as those in Forlì and Ravenna, which are directly impacted by company operations, particularly in production and logistics activities, which may lead to positive and negative social and economic impacts; communities operating in procurement and logistics areas, which may affect local communities, in terms of economic benefits and employment opportunities.
In addition, to manage the risks and opportunities arising from these interactions, the company has put in place a series of monitoring measures, including the periodic assessment of impacts and dependencies between the company and affected communities. The proactive management of these impacts helps the company realise a business model that not only meets business needs but also the expectations and needs of local communities.
In the process of assessing impacts, risks and opportunities, priority was given to companies with a large number of employees, since they play a significant role in interacting with local communities. These companies were considered particularly relevant because they are more representative in terms of their operations and potential effects on the economic, social and environmental dynamics of the areas in which they operate.
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| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic, social and cultural rights of communities | Potential impact | Implement and foster local hiring programs, donations, volunteering and philanthropic activities, contributing to the enrichment of local communities in terms of economic resources, personal development and professional growth opportunities | The Group has identified the impact in its own operations and downstream in the value chain | Medium term | • Code of Ethics |
| Economic, social and cultural rights of communities | Opportunities | Ability to define a support plan for one's own local supply chain, which includes craftsmen and people with specific skills handed down from generation to generation^{45} | Medium term |
Policies
Ferretti Group is strongly committed to promoting the welfare of the communities in which it operates, recognising the fundamental value of continuous dialogue and the creation of shared value with the territories. In the Code of Ethics, the company addresses the issue of human rights in a structured manner, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. However, a formal policy for the management of relevant impacts on affected communities, as well as associated relevant risks and opportunities, has not yet been adopted, as initiatives in this area are selected annually according to specific needs and corporate priorities, in line with the budget set by the organisation. This flexible approach allows for a timely and effective response to changing circumstances, enabling dynamic management of resources and initiatives for local communities. Although not codified in a formalised policy, this agile and focused model allows the Group to amplify the positive impact of its actions, contributing significantly to strengthening the social and economic fabric of the territories in which it operates.
Despite Ferretti Group's commitment to local communities and its supply chain, no specific actions have yet been defined in 2024 for the possible development of a dedicated supplier support plan.
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Engagement process of affected communities
Ferretti Group believes in the importance of an ongoing dialogue with local communities and their representatives to understand and manage the impacts of its activities. Training activities (School of Trades and Master's Degree Course in Nautical Engineering, described in detail in the "Actions" section below) are the main tool the Group uses to engage the territory, creating concrete opportunities for young people and responding to the needs of the nautical labour market. Despite the Ferretti Group's commitment to engaging affected communities, in 2024 the Group has not yet taken specific steps to better understand the views of affected communities, particularly those most vulnerable to impacts or at risk of marginalisation.
The initiatives arise from collaboration with institutions, training organisations and local companies, which contribute to the definition of training content, identifying the skills most in demand and supporting the growth of new talent. Although there is no formalised process with defined stages of involvement and integration of community perspectives in the decision-making process, the continuous discussion with stakeholders allows the training course to be modelled on the sector's real needs, ensuring a positive impact for participants and the local economic fabric.
The HR function plays a key role in coordinating the initiatives and collecting feedback from those involved, contributing to the improvement of the programs over time. Attention is mainly focused on creating professional opportunities and strengthening ties with the territory, without a specific focus on managing potential negative impacts or vulnerable groups.
Ferretti Group monitors the effectiveness of the initiatives through the participants' job placement rate and comparison with partners. Thanks to these initiatives, the Group not only invests in new generations, but also consolidates its commitment to the growth of skills and the development of the Italian nautical sector.
Ferretti Group does not consider indigenous peoples to be among the relevant affected communities in its operations and value chain, as the Group's activities are mainly concentrated in industrialised settings and in sectors that do not directly interact with territories inhabited by indigenous peoples.
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Actions
| Main actions | Scope of actions (value chain, stakeholders) | Time horizon | Status (realised, ongoing, planned) | Financial resources^{46}(CapEx/OpEx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Trades^{47} | Stakeholders | 2024/2025 | Ongoing | €50,000 |
| (Personal training) | ||||
| Master's Degree Course in | ||||
| Nautical Engineering at the | ||||
| University of Bologna, Forli | ||||
| Campus | Stakeholders | 2024/2028 | Ongoing | €1 million in 5 years |
| (Benefits) | ||||
| Supporting children in El Salvador | Stakeholders | 2023/2025 | Ongoing | —^{48} |
| Energy Challenge boat | Stakeholders | 2024 | Realised | €21,500 |
| (Transport, processing | ||||
| and internal hours for | ||||
| Elysium preparation) | ||||
| WallyBeacon | Stakeholders | 2024 | Realised | €300,000 |
| (Services and ancillary | ||||
| costs for exhibitions) |
The following initiatives represent Ferretti Group's commitment to generating a positive impact in the community. Although not formally referable to specific policies, targets or structured action plans, they reflect the Group's desire to contribute in a concrete and responsible way to social and environmental wellbeing. These actions are not designed to remedy significant negative impacts on communities, as they are not identified, but to achieve significant positive effects for the benefit of affected communities. Furthermore, the organisation has not taken specific measures to prevent or mitigate any significant adverse impacts on affected communities, as no significant adverse impacts related to them have been identified.
It is reported that no serious human rights problems and incidents were identified in relation to the communities concerned.
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Launched in 2022, the Ferretti Group's "School of Trades" project continued to expand in 2023 and 2024, with the aim of training the future generation of professionals in the high-end nautical sector. Aimed at young people aged between 18 and 29, the program combines theoretical training and practical experience, offering participants skills directly applicable in the working environment. The initiative, which goes far beyond a simple apprenticeship, consists of several stages: classroom courses held by Group managers and experts, practical workshops and field training in production departments, thus creating concrete career opportunities in the industry.
The project received a significant commitment in terms of financial and human resources, with Ferretti Group allocating visible funds in the company budget with plans to increase them based on company needs and the demand for highly qualified personnel. Notably, also in 2024, the project continued with two programs lasting approximately 3 months each (500 hours of internship in total). The first program, held at the Forlì campus from November 13, 2023 to February 17, 2024, involved 11 trainees, while the second, held at the Ravenna campus from October 7, 2024 to January 24, 2025, involved 14 trainees. The training led to the qualification of the role of the nautical carpenter: the course was structured in an initial theoretical phase in the classroom, followed by practical workshop activities and finally by on-the-job experience directly in the shipyard. Trainees were supervised by tutors and the HR team, who drew up evaluation sheets at the end of the course; the most deserving trainees were then placed on fixed-term contracts, with more than half of the participants being hired.
In parallel, Ferretti Group has set up a continuous monitoring system to evaluate the program effectiveness. The students' progress is monitored during and after the completion of the course, and each program is evaluated on the basis of the number of participants who find stable employment within the company or elsewhere in the marine industry, as well as the improvements in technical and operational skills achieved.
This investment in staff training and development not only strengthens Ferretti Group's competitive ability, but also contributes to the long-term sustainability and growth of the high-end nautical sector.
The Master's Degree in Marine Engineering was launched in 2024 as a joint initiative between Ferretti Group, the University of Bologna and other local institutions, with the aim of training the next generation of highly specialised marine engineers in the high-end shipbuilding sector. Held at the University of Bologna's Forlì campus, the degree course responds to the growing demand for specialised professionals along the Adriatic coast, where Ferretti Group operates five production sites, and combines a solid theoretical education with practical experience in cooperation with the Group, allowing students to acquire skills directly applicable in the industrial context.
In May 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ferretti, the Emilia-Romagna Region, the University of Bologna, the Cassa dei Risparmi Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Forlì, leading to the launch of the new Master's Degree Course in Nautical Engineering in Forlì starting from the 2024-25 academic year. Ferretti S.p.A. actively contributed to the definition of professional profiles, job outlets and training plan, participating through projects for laboratory activities, internships and theses. Financial support will be provided for the operation of laboratories, purchase of new equipment, support for tutoring contracts, the organisation of teaching and research events, participation in international events and the purchase of consumables.
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The program is developed in stages, with a defined overall duration and continuous monitoring of the effectiveness of the course. Carried out during and after the course directly by the university, students' evaluation is aimed at ensuring stable employment in the nautical sector and promoting innovation in the shipyards. The effectiveness of the program is measured through the employment rate of graduates and the progress in technical skills, analysing each program on the basis of the number of students finding employment in the industry or other industries.
This initiative represents a strategic investment with important implications in terms of employment, innovation, training and skills development, constituting a fundamental tool for the recruitment of future technicians and managers in the high-end nautical sector.
In 2024, Ferretti Group continued its collaboration with David Beckham's Fund 7 for UNICEF Italy, with the aim of raising funds for children in El Salvador. As part of this initiative, Ferretti Group donated a limited edition boat, the Riva Anniversario, a model created to celebrate 180 years of Riva and 60 years of the iconic Aquarama, auctioning the boat to raise funds. All proceeds from the auction went to support child-friendly projects in El Salvador, with a focus on child protection, education and social inclusion. The funds raised will enable UNICEF to strengthen access to child protection systems, improve access to education and promote safe spaces for children, including those with disabilities.
The project is developed through several phases, including the allocation of funds and the implementation of field initiatives in El Salvador. Fundraising will be monitored, through reports to be published in 2025 by UNICEF, to ensure that funds are used effectively, and that social and humanitarian targets are achieved over time. Each year, progress will be assessed through the analysis of access to education, child protection and the improvement of living conditions in the most vulnerable areas of the country. The results achieved will also be measured by the direct impact on the beneficiaries and the sustainability of the initiatives undertaken.
Wallybeacon is an initiative organised by Wally to celebrate its 30th anniversary and to identify the next generation of innovators in the marine industry. The project includes a contest in which students from national and international universities — including Arsutoria School, Bocconi University, H-Farm College, IED Istituto Europeo di Design, International University of Munich and POLI.design — were invited to propose innovative ideas in three areas: personal goods, innovative living and smart services/experiences.
Organised in more than 20 teams and with more than 80 students, participants had to develop an idea, validate it through market research, elaborate a business model and present a prototype or design concept, paying particular attention to sustainability. The event reached its climax on November 18–19, at the H-FARM campus, where a panel of experts selected the winning projects and awarded them a cash prize.
In addition to the competition, the initiative offered ample opportunities for networking and professional training, with keynote speakers such as Luca Bassani, Wally's founder and Chief Designer, Alessia Zecchini, Freediving World Champion, Azel, International Beatbox Champion, and Matteo Battistion, Chief Design Officer at EssilorLuxottica.
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Ferretti Group is taking part in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, an international event organised by the Monaco Yacht Club from 5 to July 8, bringing together yachting professionals for a week of performance testing and networking. Promoted by the Monaco Yacht Club founded in 1953 and led by His Royal Highness Prince Albert II since 1984, the event is part of an ambitious plan to make Monaco the modern yachting capital of the world by organising some 30 international events. In particular, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge aims to promote the best designs and the most virtuous companies in terms of sustainable innovation, with a focus on zero-emission propulsion projects in the yachting industry.
Young people and universities play a central role in this initiative, which aims to raise awareness of sustainability in the yachting world, reducing emissions through research and innovation. A long-standing partner of the event, Ferretti Group takes on a dual role: on the one hand, the Head of Engineering and Design, Nino Ascone, participates in the panel "Sustainability Transition: challenges, engagement & adoption"; on the other, the Group takes part in the YCM E-Dock & YCM E-Boat Rally, an endurance race for electric yachts.
Embodimenting the Group's sustainability path, the Riva El-Iseo prototype was presented. It is Riva's first fully electric boat and was launched to mark the brand's 180th anniversary. Equipped with a traditional rear-steer propulsion system and an electric motor offering unprecedented speed and acceleration performance — with a top speed limited to 40 knots and a significantly better acceleration curve than conventional boats in the same category — the El-Iseo represents the perfect combination of tradition and sustainable innovation.
Targets
In 2024, while maintaining a constant focus on local communities and committing itself to constantly monitoring the effectiveness of its policies and actions relating to affected communities, Ferretti Group has not identified specific objectives related to the management of significant impacts and management of opportunities relating to affected communities. For more detail on the monitoring of objectives, policies and actions, please refer to the section "Strategy, business model and value chain"
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S4-CUSTOMERS
Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and customer engagement
The Double Materiality Assessment has identified "customers" as one of the material topics for Ferretti Group. In particular, with respect to the protection of customers' personal safety while using yachts.
The table below details the impact associated with the sub-issue identified as relevant for Ferretti Group customers, in accordance with the scope of disclosure under ESRS 2. It should be noted that, at present, no significant opportunities or categories of customers that are vulnerable or may be more exposed to impacts, risks or opportunities arising from the purchase or use of Group yachts have emerged. Consumers and end users potentially subject to significant impacts include all those who use Ferretti products. Ferretti Group is committed to providing them with accurate and accessible information on products and services, so that they can be used correctly and safely, preventing any improper or potentially harmful use. For each aspect analysed, it is also indicated whether these IROs are material to upstream or downstream operations in the value chain. The most material impacts and risks have been integrated into the corporate strategy, as the topics addressed are part of the policies and actions adopted by Ferretti Group.
The impact identified is commercially relevant for the Group. Improving the customer experience enhances customer satisfaction$^{49}$, increasing the likelihood of loyalty and repeat purchases.
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal safety of customers | Potential impact | Technical malfunctions, inadequate maintenance and failure to update safety regulations can negatively impact the lives of the occupants and compromise the integrity of the vessel | The Group has identified the impact in its own operations and downstream in the value chain | Long term | • Code of Ethics |
| • ISO-9001 |
Ferretti Group considers any significant negative impacts as individual incidents, as they are linked to specific situations. Specifically, technical malfunctions, inadequate maintenance or failure to update safety regulations may have negative consequences on the safety of the occupants and the integrity of the vessel, representing isolated cases rather than systemic or generalised phenomena.
Ferretti Group considers the opinions of consumers and end users through various tools, including customer service, ISO 9001 quality certification and initiatives dedicated to collecting feedback. These elements help monitor actual and potential impacts, ensuring continuous improvement of products and services offered. Although these inputs are taken into account, they do not currently directly orient the Group's strategy and business model in a structured manner.
Customers include shipowners, dealers, chartering companies (dealers and dealer charts).
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Policies
Ferretti Group continues to pursue the highest standards in all business processes that influence the quality of products and services, with the primary objective of ensuring maximum customer satisfaction and complying with product liability laws and regulations. The Group has defined a framework to effectively manage the most material customer-related impacts, risks and opportunities. This approach is based on the principles enshrined in the Code of Ethics, which constitutes an essential guide for all company activities, and in the Company Policies, which aim to ensure transparency, accountability and a high standard of quality in every area of operation. These instruments are the cornerstone for fostering solid relationships, based on trust and sustainability, with all stakeholders involved. All Group policies apply and provide coverage to all consumers and end users. Despite the Ferretti Group's commitment to high standards of quality and customer satisfaction, the policies below are not formalised in accordance with ESRS requirements.
Ferretti Group places a central value on transparency, fairness and integrity in its relations with customers, key principles of its Code of Ethics. Building a relationship of mutual trust is essential to ensure maximum satisfaction and to establish solid, long-lasting bonds. In this context, equal treatment is an essential element: the Group is committed to ensuring that every customer receives fair and respectful treatment, without discrimination based on nationality, religion, gender or other personal characteristics.
Further details on the Code of Ethics are provided in chapter G1-Business Conduct and on the official Ferretti Group website.
The body responsible for implementing the Code of Ethics is the Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A., which ensures that customers' rights are adequately protected and that the company's practices remain compliant with current regulations.
Furthermore, the management systems used by Ferretti Group, although not ESRS-compliant, include the ISO:9001 certification, an international standard that attests to the adoption of a quality management system geared towards continuous improvement. This certification ensures that all company processes are structured to respond effectively and consistently to customer needs, with a focus on customer satisfaction, product conformity and the management of any non-conformities.
The ISO 9001 certification provides an approach based on risk management and resource optimisation, ensuring that Ferretti Group constantly monitors the quality of its yachts and services, implementing corrective and preventive actions where necessary. Furthermore, through the active involvement of customers and the analysis of their feedback, the quality management system contributes to perfecting the company's performance, improving the reliability, safety and durability of products for customers. The certification statement is available on the Group's official website. This policy is implemented under the control of the Chief Quality Officer, who provides careful oversight, ensuring that the rights of customers are adequately protected and that business practices remain compliant with applicable regulations.
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Customer engagement processes
Ferretti Group attaches great importance to the communication and feedback it receives from its customers about their yachts. This approach makes it possible to identify any critical issues and intervene in a timely and effective manner, ensuring an optimal navigation experience.
The Group is dedicated to providing services of excellence and has developed a satisfaction assessment system aimed at end customers. It also provides dedicated communication and reporting channels on its official websites. The evaluation system involves the administration of questionnaires at three separate times to gather valuable feedback from its consumers and end-users and identify concrete actions for continuous improvement. This approach makes it possible to identify sources of criticality and ensure a high level of satisfaction, while also responding to the needs of discerning customers.
The Group places great emphasis on the involvement of end customers, recognising their strategic value both in improving the quality of the products and services offered and in strengthening the relationship with shipowners over time. Ongoing and structured interaction with customers enables a thorough understanding of their needs, integrating their views into business decision-making processes and orienting strategy towards increasingly innovative, safe and sustainable solutions.
In order to prevent negative impacts from malfunctions or compromised product integrity, the Group actively collects feedback from its consumers through dedicated questionnaires, monitoring any issues and taking action to ensure high standards of safety and quality. In fact, the Group, through the strategic CRM function that has operational responsibility, has implemented a system of collecting and analysing feedback from its customers, through the administration of structured questionnaires at different moments of the after-sales experience: when the boat is delivered, after six months and one year after the purchase. In 2024, the response rate (redemption rate) stood at 26%, with a total of 61 responses out of 234 questionnaires sent out. Specifically, 15 shipowners participated in the survey at the delivery stage, 19 after six months and 27 one year after purchase.
This process is a key element in quality management and in assessing the company's impact on customers, in line with the principle of due diligence and with the disclosure requirements concerning customer involvement. The results obtained enable the company to identify any critical issues at an early stage, take corrective measures to address complaints and exploit opportunities that have arisen, thus contributing to continuous improvement of the customer experience.
The company assesses the effectiveness of customer engagement through a structured and accountable approach based on the collection and analysis of satisfaction questionnaire results and Net Promoter Score (NPS) monitoring. Once the final data is received, it is shared with top management, in particular with the Commercial and Quality areas, in order to take specific, targeted actions to meet customer needs.
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Managing the impacts that Ferretti Group’s activities may have on its yacht customers requires the active involvement of stakeholders. To this end, the Group’s top management plays a key role in the decision-making process and implementation of improvement strategies. For the sales area, the Chief Sales Officer “Serial Business” and the Chief Sales Officer “Custom Business” ensure continuous interaction with the market, collecting feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement. For the quality area, the Chief Quality Officer oversees aspects of product safety and performance, ensuring that company standards are always aligned with industry best practice. Finally, for the technical area, the Chief Technical & Operations Officer oversees design and operational solutions, ensuring that high innovation and reliability standards are met.
Through this monitoring and management system, Ferretti Group ensures a constant and transparent dialogue with customers, strengthening trust and improving the overall customer experience.
Processes to remedy negative impacts and channels for customers to raise concerns
Ferretti Group customers can express their dissent not only through the whistleblowing channel, but also by requesting assistance through the “Customer Care” section on the Group’s official website (Contacts — Ferretti Group) and on the official Ferretti Yachts website (Customer Care — Ferretti Yachts). There are channels within these sections through which customers can contact the support service, in particular, there are e-mail addresses and telephone numbers for the regions in which support is requested, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas, and e-mail contacts broken down according to the model in need of customer service. In addition, if the purchase was made through an authorised dealer, the latter may also be contacted to handle the complaint.
Ferretti actively supports the availability of direct communication channels with customers, integrating these structures into business relations and ensuring that every interaction is characterised by professionalism, competence and transparency. In this context, the company adopts internal procedures and uses advanced information technology to ensure that customers can express their concerns, needs and suggestions, as well as receive timely assistance.
In parallel, Ferretti implements structured ways to control and monitor the issues raised. The system provides for an ongoing complaints and feedback analysis in order to verify the effectiveness of communication channels, monitor the achievement of satisfaction and loyalty targets, and take targeted action to solve any critical issues. The monitoring process also involves stakeholders, ensuring that each report is evaluated and integrated into the decision-making process to further improve customer relations. The company ensures that customers are informed and encourages them to use these channels to express concerns or needs and to receive assistance. In support of this commitment, procedures have been put in place to protect people from retaliation if they make use of such tools, thus ensuring a safe and transparent dialogue environment.
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Actions
To address material impacts on customers, Ferretti Group takes specific actions to support them as shown in the table below. The following actions are intended to mitigate or remedy material negative impacts on customers and to promote and consolidate positive impacts on yacht end-users.
| Main actions | Scope of actions (value chain, stakeholders) | Time horizon | Status (realised, ongoing, planned) | Financial resources (CapEx/OpEx) allocated to the action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Claims Management | Downstream Value Chain | 2024 | Realised | N/A^{50} |
| Control over warranty costs | Own operations | 2024 | Realised | N/A^{50} |
| Field Failure Report | Own operations | 2024 | Ongoing | N/A^{50} |
| Procedure for new product development | Own operations | 2024 | Realised | N/A^{51} |
As at June 2024, new procedures were introduced to support customers and in favour of business sustainability. These include warranty claims management, aimed at improving the effectiveness of interventions and optimising resolution processes. This procedure provides for the formal involvement of suppliers, with the aim of increasing the quality of their products, obtaining reimbursement of costs incurred or ensuring timely and direct intervention to solve the problem. In addition, internal production and technical departments are activated when necessary, ensuring adequate support and an effective response, while respecting privacy and data processing legislation.
At the same time, control over warranty costs has been strengthened through the adoption of a dedicated price list for shipyards, which allows a more structured and transparent management of expenses. To support this initiative, periodic meetings were scheduled between the Product Improver and the Warranty Supervisor, with the aim of analysing economic impacts, planning improvement actions and verifying compliance with the predetermined budget.
50 Current amount of financial resources used and traceable to values on the balance sheet. There are currently no plans to allocate future financial resources.
51 It is specified that actions marked N/A were carried out by functions within the organisation for which no financial resources were used.
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In the event of major problems occurring during service, the quality manager or warranty supervisor provides a specific Failure Report. The Failure Report (FR) is a document that provides detailed information on failure, lack of performance or deterioration with significant impact on costs and the customer's perception of quality. The report is prepared by the person responsible for the warranty or the person responsible for product improvement and to correct or facilitate the resolution of the actual major impact related to technical malfunctions of yachts. The following are the key elements typically included in the FR.
Managed through a web-based platform, the Failure Report includes the priority level assigned to the failure and a detailed description of the problem, the context in which it occurred, relevant statistics, images and components involved, as well as part and serial numbers. In addition, any other relevant information is collected to facilitate the progress of the analysis and resolution process. There are 16 priority levels and the priority level is increased by +16 if the fault can have an impact, even a potential impact, on safety.
Depending on the type of failure and its impact, determined by means of a predefined matrix, preventive or corrective measures are taken. Preventive actions may include laboratory tests on materials, such as wood types and paints, bench tests for mechanical movements or the definition of new operating instructions for assembly. Remedial measures, on the other hand, may involve direct intervention, such as repairing the problem on board. The effectiveness of the solutions adopted is verified through bench or laboratory tests. Should the problem, deemed resolved, reoccur during product operation, a new Fault Report will be opened, linked to the original one, but characterised by a new causal cluster called "ineffective solution". This type of reporting is carefully monitored and given the highest priority, except for any safety-related critical issues, whether actual or potential.
The "New Product Development" procedure defines the design process aimed at guaranteeing the consistency of new product development with the strategy of Ferretti S.p.A., ensuring that the planning, review, verification and validation phases are carried out correctly, as well as compliance with Time To Market, quality, cost and profitability targets and the use of Group/Brand synergies. This document applies to all situations that require a design process, ranging from the internal development of new products to the request for modification or restyling of an existing product, including internal revisions and updates, and covers all Ferretti S.p.A. plants.
This procedure defines a design process divided into two main phases: pre-development and development, in order to ensure that each new product is consistent with the company's strategy and meets customer needs. In the pre-development phase, "Range Meetings", strategic meetings dedicated to defining the product range, are conducted. In the development phase, the process consists of a series of strategic and operational meetings during which product requirements, including environmental principles, are examined and formalised through the drafting of a specification document. If these specifications do not meet the required standards, the process is repeated to ensure consistency and quality. Subsequently, the project undergoes a thorough review that assesses the margins, technical requirements and environmental impacts, to decide whether to proceed with the executive development or to stop the project. Finally, prototyping and set-up activities are authorised, and final validation is carried out, accompanied by environmental choices reporting and an analysis of post-launch feedback. In this phase, specific intervention approaches are adopted to manage any material negative impacts on customers, e.g. through design reviews, changes to marketing strategy or collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure effective and responsible action.
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Ferretti Group has also set up a number of additional initiatives with the aim of making a positive contribution to improving social outcomes for customers. Among these actions, the company has developed information campaigns aimed at raising customer awareness on the responsible use of products and strengthening direct communication channels. With regard to monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these actions, Ferretti Group uses an integrated system of key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback mechanisms, such as satisfaction questionnaires and periodic interviews. The data collected is analysed regularly by top management, which examines the results to check whether the targets set have been met and to identify any areas for improvement. In this way, the company is able to take timely corrective action, ensuring that the initiatives undertaken produce the desired positive impact on customers and contribute to strengthening the Ferretti Group's trust and reputation.
In 2024, the Group did not define any specific actions linked to measurable targets concerning consumers and end-users.
During 2024, there were no serious human rights issues or incidents in relation to Ferretti Group customers.
Targets
During 2024, Ferretti developed targets to improve its range of products and services, reduce its negative impacts on its customers and better manage the risks and opportunities identified in this area. A short-term time horizon for their achievement was chosen for all the targets set.
The targets set by the Group to manage the impacts, risks and opportunities related to the impacts on its customers are presented in the following table. The defined objectives do not fully comply with ESRS standards as they are qualitative in nature. For more detail on the monitoring of targets, policies and actions, please refer to the section "Strategy, business model and value chain":
| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base Year | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoting cross-functional integration for the adoption of survey-based Action Plans | Update the governance process by integrating cross-functional discussions to analyse survey results and define a shared Action Plan aimed at continuous improvement of processes, products and services. | ESRS 2 S4-2 (Customer Involvement on Impacts) | 2024 | 2026 |
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| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base Year | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Index Reduction | Reduce the Warranty Index, defined as the ratio of warranty expenses to turnover, with a target set at 2. This will be achieved through activities to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the actions undertaken. Reducing warranty issues will help improve product quality and customer satisfaction, in line with the company's sustainability and performance targets. | ESRS 2 S4-4 | ||
| (Interventions on material impacts on customers) | 2024 | 2026 | ||
| Touch Point Expansion for CSI with End-of-Warranty Survey | Integrate an additional Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) touch point by sharing a survey with one's own customers at the end of the warranty period. Currently, customer contact times include delivery, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after purchase. This new evaluation point aims to improve the customer experience and gather more comprehensive feedback to optimise processes and services | ESRS 2 S4-4 | ||
| (Interventions on material impacts on customers) | 2024 | 2026 | ||
| Updating of the quality process with the introduction of pre-delivery indicators | Introduction of indicators in the pre-delivery process in order to strengthen the quality culture throughout the organisation. Structured performance monitoring will make it possible to identify areas for improvement, define quality targets and evaluate economic impact. This process will be supported by regular updates and dedicated discussion opportunities. | ESRS 2 S4-4 | ||
| (Interventions on material impacts on customers) | 2024 | 2025 |
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| Target | Brief target description | Reference ESRS | Base Year | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creation of effective, semi-automated reports to monitor various KPIs in real time | Creation of automatic reporting, starting from the data collected by the system, to monitor indicators in real time and highlight, in a timely and effective manner, any critical issues to be addressed. | ESRS 2 S4-4 (Interventions on material impacts on customers) | 2024 | 2026 |
The extension of the touchpoints at the end of the warranty period was introduced in 2024 to understand customer satisfaction through questionnaires, is necessary to even better monitor and constantly improve customer service and yacht production. This new evaluation phase is designed to elevate the customer experience by enabling a more in-depth collection of strategic feedback, functional to the optimisation of operational processes and service delivery, and the timeframe to achieve this is set for 2025.
The organisation of ad hoc meetings, starting in 2024, to analyse the results of the surveys and define a shared Action Plan, is necessary to promote discussion between the different corporate functions and translate the feedback gathered into targeted actions to improve processes, products and services.
Introduced in 2024, the Warranty Index is an index that calculates the ratio of warranty expenses to Group turnover. The target is to reduce this ratio relative to turnover 2026; this will be achieved through activities to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the actions taken. The decrease in warranty issues will promote an increase in product quality and satisfaction levels.
Another goal set by the Group is to adopt a Workflow Application system that will automate the management of processes related to Group Product Improvement, which are currently managed manually. This innovation will optimise the communication of key performance indicators (KPIs) between different business functions, ensuring centralised and automated reporting. In addition, the new system will not only reduce the time needed to define indicators, but will also improve operational efficiency by promoting uniformity across the Group's brands and fostering a more integrated and efficient management.
Finally, with the aim of improving the quality culture, Ferretti Group wants to introduce quality indicators in the pre-delivery process. Two quality snapshots will be taken, one at the end of the production process and one at the pre-delivery stage, in order to monitor the status of the yacht and any outstanding critical issues. On the basis of these analyses, performance indicators will be developed, aggregated at both the individual shipping yard and Group level, and transformed into quality targets with economic materiality.
On the basis of the results of the questionnaires submitted to its customers, Ferretti Group defines targets aimed at solving the critical issues reported, with the aim of improving the yacht user experience. The company's progress in achieving these targets is shared with customers who participated in the survey through periodic follow-ups, sent by e-mail upon request. In addition, improvements implemented in response to highlighted issues are recorded and integrated into business processes, thus ensuring a continuous evolution in the customer experience.
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G1-BUSINESS CONDUCT
Role of the administration, management and control bodies
Ferretti Group adopts a traditional administration and control model, in which the governance bodies, including the Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors and the Board of Statutory Auditors, play a central role in defining and supervising corporate conduct.
In particular, the Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the Company, with a clear division of roles and responsibilities between executive and non-executive directors.
Furthermore, through specialised committees, such as the Audit and Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the Nomination Committee and the ESG Committee, crucial topics related to business conduct are addressed, such as risk management, transparency in remuneration policies, the selection and succession of directors and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies.
These committees ensure a structured and coherent approach to ensuring compliance with the principles of responsible governance, contributing to the achievement of corporate targets and promoting sustainability, transparency and ethical conduct.
Managing impacts, risks and opportunities in relation to business conduct
The double materiality assessment identified business conduct as one of the most important issues for the Group. This topic is reflected in the subtopics of corporate culture, supplier relationship management, including payment practices, whistleblower protection and active and passive corruption.
In the process of assessing impacts, risks and opportunities, the entire Group perimeter was taken into consideration, attributing greater importance to companies characterised by a high number of employees and a productive nature. These were considered particularly material, as they were more representative in terms of operations and potential effects on business conduct issues.
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IMPACTS, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO BUSINESS CONDUCT
| Material subtopic | IRO | IRO Description | Value chain | Time horizon | Implemented tools and procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection of whistleblowers | Potential impact | Compromise of the protection of whistleblowers, with possible negative consequences for the safety and well-being of those involved, as a result of incidents of violation of local and company regulations on reporting channels | The Group has identified the impact in its operations | Medium term | • Code of Ethics |
| • Model 231 | |||||
| • Whistleblowing Policy | |||||
| • Diversity Policy of the Management and Control Bodies | |||||
| Management of relations with suppliers, including payment practices | Potential impact | Non-compliance with contractual conditions vis-à-vis suppliers, including payment terms, resulting in economic difficulties for these companies | The Group has identified the impact in its own operations and upstream in the value chain | Short term | • ISO 14001 |
| • ISO 9001 | |||||
| Corporate culture | Opportunities | Increased productivity and improved internal company climate, contributing to a shared vision of rules and correct behaviour | Medium term |
Policies
Through its corporate conduct policies, the Group promotes positive attitudes that strengthen internal cohesion, enhance organisational coherence, optimise efficiency and consolidate a solid and reliable reputation.
They are developed to identify, analyse, manage and, if necessary, intervene on impacts, risks and opportunities related to business conduct issues. These policies not only address current issues, but also reflect an ongoing commitment to monitor and adjust practices to ensure compliance with ethical standards and the promotion of a healthy and responsible corporate culture.
This commitment translates into the rigorous application of the principles enshrined in the Code of Ethics, a document that defines values and rules of conduct that are essential to the company's activities and which, in concert with other pillars such as the purpose, mission and vision, contribute to the creation of the Group's corporate culture, guiding its behaviour. An annex to the 231 Model, the Code is drawn up in compliance with Italian Legislative Decree No. 231 of June 8, 2001 and is one of the pillars of the "Organisation, Management and Control Model" adopted to prevent offences and ensure regulatory compliance. Please note that, to date, the document in question does not fully comply with the characteristics required by the ESRS.
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The Code of Ethics not only establishes rights, duties and responsibilities towards customers, suppliers, employees, partners and institutions, but is also disseminated to all internal and external stakeholders through dedicated communication and training activities. Each time the Code is adopted or updated, a copy is distributed to personnel, who are required to acknowledge receipt, reading and acceptance, and to commit to abide by its principles. Moreover, to ensure widespread dissemination, the Code is published both on a dedicated section of the corporate intranet and on the institutional website, making it easily accessible to all interested parties. On the occasion of significant revisions to the Code or related regulatory system, the Group organises training for all personnel, thereby reinforcing their understanding of and adherence to its principles. The Ferretti Group Code of Ethics affirms the Group's commitment to respect human rights and the main international conventions on human and labour rights. In its Code of Ethics, Ferretti Group emphasises the importance of guaranteeing the confidentiality of data collected in the course of its activities, adopting an approach based on professional respect and compliance with current data protection regulations.
The Group promotes the values and principles of the Code, which guide business decisions, set benchmark ethical standards and encourage social responsibility, with a focus on environmental protection and the conscious use of resources. Ferretti Group recognises the importance of a transparent and consistent approach by all its employees, integrating these principles into its culture to minimise reputational and regulatory compliance risks.
The centrality of values such as fairness and objectivity guides Ferretti Group in creating an inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. The company promotes responsible behaviour, encourages open dialogue and values people, in full consistency with current legislation and its own ethical principles.
The Boards of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A., Zago S.p.A., Il Massello S.r.l., RAM S.p.A. and Canalicchio S.p.A. adopted a 231 Organisational Model to ensure transparency and fairness in corporate management. Designed to prevent offences under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 such as active and passive bribery and extortion, this Module also regulates conflict of interest situations and provides for measures to protect information confidentiality. It also incorporates the behavioural principles of the Code of Ethics.
To assess the effectiveness of the preventive model and identify the areas and corporate functions most at risk, a risk assessment activity was carried out in 2022, which identified the risks of corrupt offences. The results were documented in the "Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan". The areas most at risk were Corporate Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Chief Technical & Operations Officer and the CEO.
To ensure the dissemination and understanding of the Model, Ferretti S.p.A. provides a dedicated section on the company intranet, which is constantly updated with the most recent documentation. Whenever the Model is adopted or updated, the company sends an official communication to all employees, describing the main contents and any changes.
The Group's anti-corruption policies are clearly communicated to all recipients, including employees, suppliers and stakeholders, to ensure their understanding and the adoption of the required behaviours, consolidating the Group's reputation for transparency and accountability.
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Ferretti S.p.A. is committed to spreading a solid corporate culture in relation to administrative responsibility and risk prevention, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree No. 231/2001. In this context, the company has provided and plans further courses and training activities aimed at both top management and the rest of the workforce, with compulsory courses for managers and the Supervisory Body that include updates on the structure of the Organisational Model, the analysis of predicate offences, risk areas and prevention protocols. Top management personnel receive customised training, while other personnel also participate in structured courses, with content tailored to their respective functions and specific online modules for those exposed to concrete risks. For the Supervisory Body, training is agreed upon with external consultants who are experts in the field and includes in-depth training on the technical understanding of the Model, the autonomy and independence of the Supervisory Body, and the control and reporting tools necessary to perform its functions. At the same time, the Supervisory Body sent a questionnaire to employees to assess their knowledge of the 231 Regulations, with the aim of raising awareness and identifying areas for improvement in training.
Aware of the importance of an ethical and transparent working environment, the Group has implemented a whistleblowing policy accessible to all stakeholders. This tool makes it possible to report conduct that does not comply with ethical principles, fostering a corporate culture based on integrity and responsibility. Managers, employees and third parties acting in the interest of the company are required to report any unlawful conduct under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 or violations of the Model.
The companies$^{52}$ adopt a shared application for the receipt and management of internal reports, which is activated by resolution of the Administrative Body of each company. The shared application is accessible exclusively to the members of the Supervisory Body, through an external certified e-mail box. This solution ensures maximum confidentiality of the reporter's identity and transparent handling of reports.
Ferretti Group adopts the Euronet system for handling whistleblowing reports, guaranteeing the highest standards of security and confidentiality, with the possibility for whistleblowers to remain anonymous. The relevant policy is accessible to all employees via the company intranet, while reports can be made by anyone via the Group's website. The process management is entrusted to the Supervisory Body, with the support of the Compliance Manager, who refers reports to the relevant functions, such as HR or Procurement, depending on the nature of the case.
Reports must be substantiated, based on concrete elements and made in good faith. After receipt, the Manager assesses their relevance and validity. If necessary, it initiates an investigation to further investigate the facts and adopt possible measures.
Moreover, in line with the provisions of Italian Legislative Decree No. 24/2023, the policy prohibits any form of retaliation against those who submit internal or external reports, public disclosures or complaints to the competent authorities. Protection also extends to family members, colleagues and entities connected to whistleblowers. Measures are in place to prevent retaliatory acts such as dismissals, demotions, transfers, discrimination, harassment or economic and reputational damage.
$^{52}$ The whistleblowing system applies jointly to Ferretti S.p.A., Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A. and Zago S.p.A. and individually to each of them.
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Ferretti Group is committed to guaranteeing the excellence of its processes and products through a rigorous quality management system, supported by internationally recognised certifications.
A milestone on this path is the achievement of the ISO 9001:2015 $^{53*}$ certification, initially obtained in 2006. This standard certifies the adoption of the best company processes, aimed at product and service quality as well as customer satisfaction. In 2023, this certification was extended to RAM S.p.A., marking a further step in the Group's strategy of operational excellence.
In parallel, Ferretti Group obtained and retained its ISO 14001:2015 $^{54*}$ certification for environmental management systems. This certification currently applies to the Group's headquarters and all of the Group's shipyards, including the one in Ancona, which received the recognition in 2023. This certification underlines the Group's commitment to environmental sustainability, integrating a product life cycle perspective to meet market needs in terms of performance, aesthetics and environmental friendliness.
With these certifications, Ferretti Group confirms its commitment to offering products and services of excellence, maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability at every stage of the production cycle.
The Diversity Policy of the Administrative and Control Bodies, whose operational responsibility lies with the Chief HR & Organisation Officer, reflects the Group's commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity in all its forms, both within the Board of Directors and throughout the company organisation. The Group recognises that the plurality of experiences, skills and perspectives is a key element of effective governance and responsible, innovative business management.
In compliance with the principles of fairness and inclusion, selection and appointment processes are conducted according to strict criteria of impartiality, transparency and meritocracy, excluding any form of discrimination in line with current legislation and international standards on human rights and equal opportunities.
Supplier Management
Ferretti Group promotes solid and responsible relations with its suppliers, based on principles of ethics, safety and sustainability. All the Group's suppliers are informed about the Code of Conduct, which defines strict standards on ethical business, respect for human rights, product quality and other aspects that also include safety at work. In the event of violations of the Code, the Group carefully assesses each situation and takes the most appropriate measures.
Furthermore, the selection of suppliers is managed by the Purchasing Department, in collaboration with project managers and engineers, through the definition of specific criteria that include technical capacity, company size, geographical presence, logistics, financial soundness, performance KPIs and pre-and post-sales support.
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To ensure safety and compliance in the workplace, all suppliers working directly on Group sites receive specific training on safety measures, in line with company policies. This approach not only ensures the adoption of the highest safety standards, but also promotes awareness of the importance of a safe and respectful working environment for the people involved. For more details please refer to chapter S2-Workers in the value chain.
Ferretti S.p.A. adopts a strict Passive Cycle Procedure, aimed at optimising invoice management and ensuring compliance with payment schedules. This procedure provides for an integrated workflow for the timely resolution of anomalies and the definition of targeted payment terms for each category of suppliers.
The management of payments is consolidated through an operating practice that provides for two monthly transfer sessions: the first by the 5th day of the month and the second by the 20th, based on the schedule communicated by the Treasury to the functions involved in Cash Management, excluding suppliers in Maturity and RiBa/Rid cases, and providing for any errors in the allocation of suppliers to be promptly reported to [email protected] for the appropriate corrections.
Invoices subject to registration anomalies or to be received are not considered payable, and the requesting function is instructed to resolve such anomalies by the due date, while payment lists are updated according to cash availability and monitoring of collection trends.
Over the years, the improvement of contractual conditions, particularly for production suppliers, has been facilitated by the use of the maturity mechanism: in this way, the supplier benefits from the certainty of payment at maturity (with the possibility of discounting the invoice in advance if necessary), while Ferretti S.p.A. can, if necessary, extend payment terms up to 180 days, in some cases up to 210 days; as at December 31, 2024, maturity had been granted to 54 suppliers, with a total exposure of about €87 million, equal to about 25% of trade payables.
Although the other Italian Group companies are not formally included in the Passive Cycle Procedure, they apply similar standard terms. In particular, the Passive Cycle Procedure establishes the following payment terms:
- Production suppliers: 90 days (60 for external suppliers);
- Service suppliers (opex): 30 days for insurance services, 60 days for IT (30 for foreign suppliers) and 120 days for other services (90 for foreign suppliers);
- Investment suppliers (capex): between 30 and 60 days, depending on the type of supply.
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In the reporting period, the average time$^{55}$ taken by the Group's Italian companies to settle an invoice was 102 days. In addition, the percentage of payments made within the standard terms within the Group was 43%, with 50% of suppliers paid within the terms.
The data presented has been processed using a methodology that ensures a reliable and consistent picture. The assumptions underpinning the methodology are briefly described below: for the calculation of standard, contractual and actual DPOs as at December 31, 2024, an extraction was carried out of the balancing items from the SAP system (FBL1N), excluding dealers, legal proceedings and RIDs, while maturity and RIBA suppliers were taken into account. Only transactions with a balancing date between January 1, and December 31, 2024 were taken into account, eliminating complimentary invoices and blocked batches identified by the abbreviations L (legal proceedings), B (disputes), D (dealers) and V (already paid items to be offset). The standard payment conditions were analysed according to the passive cycle procedure, ensuring a consistent evaluation with respect to the contractual conditions adopted by the company.
In the Ferretti Group, companies located in the APAC region apply standard payment terms with an average payment time of two weeks. Group companies operating in America, on the other hand, adopt a NET 30-day payment term for all their suppliers. As the group does not manufacture boats in America, these companies do not have specific suppliers for production-related categories and, consequently, have not been included in the calculation of the percentage of payments made in line with the group's standard terms, as their suppliers are not among the most relevant.
At the date of the financial statements, there were no legal proceedings pending for late payment.
Actions
| Main actions | Scope of actions (value chain, stakeholders) | Time horizon | Status (realised, ongoing, planned) | Financial resources allocated to the action (CapEx/OpEx)$^{56}$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire related to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 and the Code of Ethics | Own operations | 2024 | Realised | N/A$^{57}$ |
Ferretti S.p.A. adopts verification tools to ensure the correct understanding and application of Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 and the Organisation, Management and Control Model (MOG). Among these, employees are sent a specific questionnaire to assess the MOG knowledge level and its effective dissemination within the company. This activity makes it possible to monitor the implementation of the model, strengthen the culture of compliance and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards by all members of the organisation. No financial resources are required for this activity as the questionnaire was implemented by the Supervisory Body.
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Targets
The defined objectives are not fully compliant with ESRS standards as they are qualitative in nature. For more details on the monitoring of objectives, policies and actions, please refer to the section "strategy, business model and value chain".
The objectives involve, directly or indirectly, the entire Group, with the exception of induction activities on ESG issues, which are reserved exclusively for members of the management bodies.
| G1 target | Description | Reference ESRS | Base | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updating of Model 231 of Ferretti S.p.A. | Ferretti S.p.A. updates and revises Model 231 to ensure regulatory compliance, incorporating legislative and organisational changes. | ESRS2 -G1 | 2024 | 2026 |
| Training activities on the updated Model 231 of Ferretti S.p.A. | Ferretti S.p.A. has planned a training program on the 231 organisational model, aimed at managers and employees, to spread the culture of legality and strengthen regulatory compliance. | ESRS2 -G1 | 2024 | 2026 |
| Delivery of training courses on Model 231 for the company Il Massello S.r.l. | Planning and delivery of training courses dedicated to Model 231 for the company Il Massello S.r.l., with the aim of ensuring the comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and obligations under the regulations. | ESRS2-G1 | 2024 | 2026 |
| Implementation of Model 231 for RAM S.p.A. with associated training provision | Implementation of Model 231 in RAM S.p.A., with process analysis, definition of procedures and introduction of control measures, accompanied by specific training on the model and crime prevention. | ESRS2-G1 | 2024 | 2025 |
| ESG Induction for members of the Board of Directors and of the Board of Statutory Auditors | Carrying out a structured induction program on ESG issues addressed to Ferretti S.p.A. Board members, with the aim of strengthening the awareness and skills needed to integrate sustainability principles into strategic corporate decisions. | ESRS2-G1 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Group-wide ERM structuring | Define and implement an integrated risk management system involving all business functions, ensuring a unified view and consistent management of risks globally. | ESRS2-G1 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Content Index
| ESRS 2 Disclosure Requirement | Related ESRS paragraph |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DISCLOSURE | |
| ESRS 2 BP-1 General basis for preparation of sustainability statements | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| ESRS 2 BP-2 Disclosure in relation to specific circumstances | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| ESRS 2 GOV-1 The role of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |
| G1-Business conduct | |
| ESRS 2 GOV-2 Information provided to and sustainability matters addressed by the undertaking’s administrative, management and supervisory bodies | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |
| ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |
| ESRS 2 GOV-3 Integration of sustainability-related performance in incentive schemes | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| E1-Climate change | |
| ESRS 2 GOV-4 Statement of due diligence | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| ESRS 2 GOV-5 Risk management and internal controls over sustainability reporting | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| ESRS 2 SBM-1 Strategy, business model and value chain | Ferretti Group |
| Ferretti Group | |
| ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |
| ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |
| ESRS 2 SBM-2 Interests and views of stakeholders | ESRS 2: General Disclosure |
| S1-Own workforce | |
| S2-Workers in the value chain — Tools for engaging workers in the value chain | |
| S4-Customers | |
| S4-Customers |
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ESRS 2 SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with strategy and business model
ESRS 2 IRO-1 Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks and opportunities
ESRS 2 IRO-2 Disclosure requirements in ESRS covered by the undertaking's sustainability statement
ESRS 2 MDR-P Policies adopted to manage material sustainability matters
Related ESRS paragraph
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Double Materiality Assessment
E1-Climate change | Impacts, risks and opportunities
E1-Climate change | Analysis of physical climate risks
S1-Own workforce | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities related to own workers
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Characteristics of company employees
S2-Workers in the value chain | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and tools for workers engagement in the value chain
S3-Affected communities | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and engagement of affected communities
S4-Customers | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and customer engagement
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Double Materiality Assessment
E1-Climate change | Impacts, risks and opportunities
E1-Climate change | Analysis of physical climate risks
E5-User of resources and the circular economy | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities related to the circular economy
Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution
— E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities
S3-Affected communities | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and engagement of affected communities
G1-Business conduct | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities in relation to business conduct
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Double Materiality Assessment
E1-Climate Change | Policies
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Policies
Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution
— E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Policies
S1-Own workforce | Policies
S2-Workers in the value chain | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and tools for workers engagement in the value chain
S2-Workers in the value chain | Policies
S3-Affected communities | Policies
S4-Customers | Policies
G1-Business conduct | Policies
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| ESRS 2 Disclosure Requirement | Related ESRS paragraph |
|---|---|
| ESRS 2 MDR-A Actions and resources in relation to material sustainability matters | E1-Climate change |
| E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Actions |
| Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution | |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Actions |
| S1-Own workforce | Actions |
| S2-Workers in the value chain | Actions |
| S3-Affected communities | Actions |
| S4-Customers | Actions |
| G1-Business conduct | Actions |
| ESRS 2 MDR-T Tracking effectiveness of- policies and actions through targets | E1-Climate change |
| E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Targets |
| Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution | |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Targets |
| S1-Own workforce | Targets |
| S2-Workers in the value chain | Targets |
| S3-Affected communities | Targets |
| S4-Customers | Targets |
| G1-Business conduct | Targets |
| ESRS 2 MDR-M Metrics in relation to material sustainability matters | E1-Climate change |
| E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Metrics |
| S1-Own workforce | Metrics |
| G1-Business conduct | Management of suppliers |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE | |
| ESRS E1 CLIMATE CHANGE | |
| ESRS 2 GOV-3 E1 Integration of sustainability-related performance in incentive schemes | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-1 Transition plan for climate change mitigation | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS 2 SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with strategy and business model | E1-Climate change |
| "ESRS 2 IRO-1 Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks and opportunities linked to climate | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-2, Climate change mitigation and adaptation policies | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-3, Actions and resources linked to climate change policies | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-4, Targets related to climate change mitigation and adaptation policies | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption and mix | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-6 and Scope 1, 2 3 and total gross greenhouse gas emissions | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-7 Greenhouse gas removals and greenhouse gas mitigation projects financed with carbon credits | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-8 Internal price of carbon | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS E1-9 Expected financial effects of physical and transitional material risks and potential climate-related opportunities | E1-Climate change |
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| ESRS 2 Disclosure Requirement | Related ESRS paragraph |
|---|---|
| ESRS E2 POLLUTION | |
| ESRS 2 IRO-1 Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks and opportunities linked to material pollution | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4 Biodiversity | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities |
| ESRS E2-1, Pollution-related policies | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Policies |
| ESRS E2-2, Actions and resources related to pollution | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Actions |
| ESRS E2-3, Targets related to pollution | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Targets |
| ESRS E3 WATER AND MARINE RESOURCES | |
| ESRS 2 IRO-1 E3 Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks and opportunities linked to water and marine resources | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities |
| ESRS E3-1 Policies related to water and marine resources | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Policies |
| ESRS E3-2 Actions and resources linked to water and marine resources | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Actions |
| ESRS E3-3 Targets related to water and marine resources | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Targets |
| ESRS E4 BIODIVERSITY | |
| ESRS E4-1 Transition plan and focus on biodiversity and ecosystems in the strategy and business model | E1-Climate change |
| ESRS 2 IRO-1 E4 Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks and opportunities linked to biodiversity and ecosystems | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities |
| ESRS E4-2-Policies related to biodiversity and ecosystems | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Policies |
| ESRS E4-3-Actions and resources related to biodiversity and ecosystems | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Actions |
| ESRS E4-4-Targets related to biodiversity and ecosystems | Environmental aspects material to the value chain — E2-Pollution |
| — E3-Water Resources — E4-Biodiversity | Targets |
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ESRS E5 USE OF RESOURCES AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
ESRS 2 IRO-1 Description of the processes to identify and assess the impacts, risks and opportunities linked to the use of material recourses and the circular economy
ESRS E5-1, Policies related to the use of resources and the circular economy
ESRS E5-2, Actions and resources related to the use of resources and the circular economy
ESRS E5-3, Targets related to the use of resources and the circular economy
ESRS E5-4, Resource inflows
ESRS E5-5, Resource outflows
ESRS E5-6, Expected financial effects of impacts, risks and opportunities related to use of resources and the circular economy
E5-User of resources and the circular economy | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities related to the circular economy
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Policies
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Actions
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Targets
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Metrics
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Metrics
E5-Use of resources and circular economy | Metrics
CORPORATE INFORMATION
S1 OWN WORKFORCE
ESRS 2 SBM-2, Interests and views of stakeholders
ESRS 2 SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESRS S1-1, Policies related to own workforce
ESRS S1-2, Processes for engaging own workers and workers' representatives on impacts
ESRS S1-3, Processes to remedy negative impacts and channels for own workers to raise concerns
ESRS S1-4, Actions on material impacts on own workforce and approaches to mitigate material risks and pursue material opportunities related to own workforce, and effectiveness of these actions
ESRS S1-5, Targets related to managing negative material impacts, advancing positive impacts and managing material risks and opportunities.
ESRS S1-6 Company employees characteristics
ESRS S1-7 Characteristics of non-employees in the company workforce
ESRS S1-8 Coverage of collective bargaining and social dialogue
ESRS S1-9 Metrics related to diversity
ESRS S1-10 Adequate wages
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Stakeholders' interests and opinions
S1-Own workforce | Workforce engagement process
S1-Own workforce | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities related to own workers
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Characteristics of company employees
S1-Own workforce | Policies
S1-Own workforce | Workforce engagement process
S1-Own workforce | Channels for own workforce to raise concerns
S1-Own workforce | Actions
S1-Own workforce | Targets
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Characteristics of company employees
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Characteristics of non-employees in the company's own workforce
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Coverage of collective bargaining agreements and social dialogue
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Diversity metrics
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Adequate wages
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ESRS S1–11 Social protection
ESRS S1–13 Training and skills development metrics
ESRS S1–14 Health and safety metrics
ESRS S1–15 Work-life balance metrics
ESRS S1–17 Incidents, complaints and serious human rights impacts
S2 WORKERS IN THE VALUE CHAIN
ESRS 2 SBM-2 Interests and views of stakeholders
S2-Workers in the value chain — Tools for engaging workers in the value chain
ESRS 2 SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESRS S2–1 Policies related to workers in the value chain
ESRS S2–2 Processes for engagement of workers in the value chain
ESRS S2–3 Processes to remedy negative impacts and channels for workers in the value chain to raise concerns
ESRS S2–4 Actions on material impacts on the workers in the value chain and approaches to mitigating material risks and achieving material opportunities in relation to workers in the value chain, and the effectiveness of such actions
ESRS S2–5 Targets related to managing negative material impacts, advancing positive impacts and managing material risks and opportunities
S3 AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
ESRS 2 SBM-2 – Interests and views of stakeholders
ESRS 2 SBM-3 Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
ESRS S3–1 Policies related to affected communities
ESRS S3–2 Processes for engaging affected communities on impacts
ESRS S3–3 Processes to remedy adverse impacts and channels for affected communities to express concerns
ESRS S3–4 Actions on material impacts on affected communities and approaches to mitigate material risks and pursue material opportunities related to affected communities, and effectiveness of these actions
Related ESRS paragraph
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Social protection
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Training and skills development metrics
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Health and safety metrics
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Work-life balance metrics
S1-Own workforce | Metrics | Incidents, complaints and serious human rights impacts
ESRS 2: General Disclosure | Stakeholders' interests and opinions
S2-Workers in the value chain | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and tools for workers engagement in the value chain
S2-Workers in the value chain | Policies
S2-Workers in the value chain — Tools for engaging workers in the value chain
S2-Workers in the value chain — Tools for engaging workers in the value chain
G1-Business conduct | Policies
S2-Workers in the value chain | Actions
S2-Workers in the value chain | Targets
S3-Affected communities | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and engagement of affected communities
S3-Affected communities | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and engagement of affected communities
S3-Affected communities | Policies
S3-Affected communities | Processes for engaging affected communities
S3-Affected communities | Actions
S3-Affected communities | Actions
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Related ESRS paragraph
ESRS S3-5 Targets related to managing negative material impacts, advancing positive impacts and managing material risks and opportunities.
S3-Affected communities | Targets
S4 CONSUMERS AND END USERS
ESRS 2 SBM-2 Interests and views of stakeholders
S4-Customers | Policies
S4-Customers | Customer Involvement Processes
ESRS 2 SBM-3 Impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with the strategy and business model
S4-Customers | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and customer engagement
ESRS S4-1 Policies related to consumers and end-user
S4-Customers | Policies
ESRS S4-2 Processes for engaging consumers and end users on impacts
S4-Customers | Policies and Customer Engagement
ESRS S4-3 Processes to remedy negative impacts and channels for consumers and end users to raise concerns
S4-Customers | Management of impacts, risks and opportunities and customer engagement
ESRS S4-4 Actions on material impacts on consumers and end users and approaches to mitigate material risks and pursue material opportunities related to affected communities, and effectiveness of these actions
S4-Customers | Customer Involvement Processes
ESRS S4-5 Targets related to managing negative material impacts, promoting positive impacts and managing material risks and opportunities.
S4-Customers | Proceses to remedy negative impacts and channels for customers to raise concerns
S4-Customers | Actions
S4-Customers | Targets
G1 BUSINESS CONDUCT
ESRS 2 GOV-1 The role of administrative, supervisory and management bodies
G1-Business conduct | Role of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies
ESRS 2 IRO-1 Description of the processes to identify and assess material impacts, risks and opportunities
G1 Business conduct | Managing impacts, risks and opportunities in relation to business conduct
ESRS G1-1 Corporate culture and policies on business conduct and corporate culture
G1-Business conduct | Policies
ESRS G1-2 Management of relations with suppliers
G1-Business conduct | Management of suppliers
ESRS G1-6 Payment practices
G1-Business conduct | Management of suppliers
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APPENDIX B — LIST OF INFORMATION ELEMENTS REFERRED TO IN CROSS-CUTTING AND TOPICAL STANDARDS FROM OTHER EU LEGISLATIVE ACTS
| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS 2 GOV-1 Gender diversity in the board, paragraph 21(d) | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 13 | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 (5), annex II | ESRS 2: General Disclosure | ||
| ESRS 2 GOV-1 Percentage of independent members in the Board of Directors, paragraph 21(e) | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |||
| ESRS 2 GOV-4 Statement of due diligence, paragraph 30 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator no. 10 | ESRS 2: General Disclosure | |||
| ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to fossil fuel activities, paragraph 40(d)(i) | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 4 | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 (6), Table 1-Qualitative information on environmental risk and Table 2-Qualitative information on social risk | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | Ferretti Group is not active in the production of fossil fuels, chemicals, controversial weapons and tobacco cultivation and production | |
| ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to the production of chemicals, paragraph 40(d)(ii) | Annex I, Table 2, Indicator no. 9 | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | Ferretti Group is not active in the production of fossil fuels, chemicals, controversial weapons and tobacco cultivation and production | ||
| ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to controversial weapons, para. 40(d)(iii) | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 14 | Article 12(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 (7) and Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 | Ferretti Group is not active in the production of fossil fuels, chemicals, controversial weapons and tobacco cultivation and production | ||
| Involvement in activities related to the cultivation and production of tobacco, paragraph 40(d)(iv) | Article 12(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 and Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 | Ferretti Group is not active in the production of fossil fuels, chemicals, controversial weapons and tobacco cultivation and production | |||
| ESRS E1-1 Transition plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, paragraph 14 | Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 | E1-Climate change |
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| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS E1-1 Companies excluded from benchmarks aligned with the Paris Agreement, paragraph 16(g) | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453, model 1: Banking portfolio — Indicators of potential transition risk related to climate change: Credit quality of exposures by sector, emissions and residual maturity | Article 12(1)(d) to (g) and 12(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | E1-Climate change | ||
| ESRS E1-4 GHG emission reduction targets, paragraph 34 | Annex I, Table 2, Indicator no. 4 | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453, model 3: Banking portfolio — Indicators of potential transition risk related to climate change: alignment metrics | Article 6 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818. | E1-Climate change | |
| ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption from fossil fuels broken down by source (high climate impact sectors only), paragraph 38 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 5 and Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 5 | E1-Climate change | |||
| ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption and energy mix, paragraph 37 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 5 | E1-Climate change | |||
| ESRS E1-5 Energy intensity associated with activities in high climate impact sectors, paragraphs 40 to 43 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 6 | E1-Climate change | |||
| ESRS E1-6 Gross Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions and total GHG emissions, paragraph 44 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator nos. 1 and 2 | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453, model 1: Banking portfolio — Indicators of potential transition risk related to climate change: Credit quality of exposures by sector, emissions and residual maturity | Articles 5(1), 6 and 8(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | E1-Climate change | |
| ESRS E1-6 Intensity of gross GHG emissions, paragraphs 53 to 55 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 3 | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453, model 3: Banking portfolio — Indicators of potential transition risk related to climate change: alignment metrics | Article 8(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | E1-Climate change |
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| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS E1-7 GHG removals and carbon credits, paragraph 56 | Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 | Ferretti did not implement projects for GHG removals and carbon credits | |||
| ESRS E1-9 Exposure of the benchmark index portfolio to physical climate-related risks, paragraph 66 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 and Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 | For the financial year 2024, which corresponds to the first year of sustainability reporting according to ESRS, Ferretti Group decided to use the phase-in option in relation to the disclosure of the expected financial effects of physical and material transition risks | |||
| ESRS E1-9 Breakdown of monetary amounts by acute and chronic physical risk, paragraph 66(a) ESRS E1-9 Position of significant activities at material physical risk, paragraph 66(c) | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; points 46 and 47 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453; model 5: Banking portfolio — Indicators of potential physical risk related to climate change: exposures subject to physical risk | ||||
| ESRS E1-9 Breakdown of the book value of its real estate assets by energy efficiency classes, paragraph 67(c) | Article 449 bis of Regulation (EU) no. 575/2013; points 34 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453; Model 2: Banking portfolio — Indicators of potential transition risk related to climate change: guaranteed loans on real estate assets — Energy efficiency of collateral | ||||
| ESRS E1-9 Degree of portfolio exposure to climate-related opportunities, paragraph 69 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | ||||
| ESRS E2-4 Quantity of each pollutant listed in Annex II of the E-PRTR (European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) regulation emitted to air, water and soil, paragraph 28 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator no. 8; Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 2; Annex 1, Table 2, indicator no. 1; Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 3 | Not material according to Ferretti's double materiality assessment | |||
| ESRS E3-1 Water and marine resources, paragraph 9 | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 7 | ||||
| ESRS E3-1 Dedicated policy, paragraph 13 | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 8 | ||||
| ESRS E3-1 Sustainability of the oceans and seas paragraph 14 | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 12 |
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| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS E3-4 Total recycled and reused water, paragraph 28(c) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 6.2 | ||||
| ESRS E3-4 Total water consumption in m3 compared to net revenues from own operations, paragraph 29 | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 6.1 | ||||
| ESRS 2 IRO-1-E4 paragraph 16(a)(i) | Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 7 | ||||
| ESRS 2 IRO-1-E4 paragraph 16(b) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 10 | ||||
| ESRS 2 IRO-1-E4 paragraph 16(c) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 14 | ||||
| ESRS E4-2 Sustainable agricultural/ land-use policies or practices, paragraph 24(b) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 11 | ||||
| ESRS E4-2 Sustainable sea/ocean use practices or policies, paragraph 24(c) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 12 | ||||
| ESRS E4-2 Policies to address deforestation, para. 24(d) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 15 | ||||
| ESRS E5-5 Unrecycled waste, paragraph 37(d) | Annex I, Table 2, indicator no. 13 | E5-Use of resources and circular economy | |||
| ESRS E5-5 Hazardous waste and radioactive Waste, paragraph 39 | Annex I, Table 1, Indicator No. 9 | E5-Use of resources and circular economy | |||
| ESRS 2-SBM3-S1 Forced labour risk, paragraph 14(f) | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator No. 13 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS 2-SBM3-S1 Child labour risk, paragraph 14(g) | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator No. 12 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS S1-1 Policy commitments on human rights impacts, paragraph 20 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator no. 9 and Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 11 | S1-Own workforce |
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| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS S1-1 Due diligence policies on matters covered by core conventions 1 to 8 of the International Labour Organisation, paragraph 21 | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS S1-1 Procedures and measures to prevent human trafficking, paragraph 22 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator No. 11 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS S1-1 Workplace accident prevention policy or management system, paragraph 23 | Annex I, Table 3, indicator No. 1 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS S1-3 Mechanisms for handling complaints, paragraph 32(c) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator No. 5 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS S1-14 Number of deaths and number and rate of work-related injuries, paragraph 88 (b) and (c) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator No. 2 | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | S1-Own workforce | ||
| ESRS S1-14 Number of days lost due to injury, accident, fatality or illness, para 88 (e) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator No. 3 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESRS S1-16 Unadjusted gender pay gap, paragraph 97(a) | Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 12 | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | Not material according to Ferretti's double materiality assessment | ||
| ESRS S1-16 Excessive pay gap in favour of the CEO, paragraph 97(b) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 8 | Not material according to Ferretti's double materiality assessment | |||
| ESRS S1-17 Incidents related to discrimination, paragraph 103(a) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 7 | S1-Own workforce | |||
| ESR S1-17 Failure to comply with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and OECD paragraph 104(a) | Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 10 and Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 14 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 and Article 12(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | S1-Own workforce |
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| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS 2 SBM-3-S2 Serious risk of child labour or forced labour in the labour chain, paragraph 11(b) | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator nos. 12 and 13 | S2-Workers in the value chain | |||
| ESRS S2-1 Policy commitments on human rights, paragraph 17 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator no. 9 and Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 11 | S2-Workers in the value chain | |||
| ESRS S2-1 Policies linked to workers in the value chain, paragraph 18 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator nos. 11 and 4 | S2-Workers in the value chain | |||
| ESR S2-1 Failure to comply with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and OECD, paragraph 19 | Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 10 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 and Article 12(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | S2-Workers in the value chain | ||
| ESRS S2-1 Due diligence policies on matters covered by core conventions 1 to 8 of the International Labour Organisation, paragraph 19 | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, annex II | S2-Workers in the value chain | |||
| ESRS S2-4 Human rights issues and incidents in its upstream and downstream value chain, para. 36 | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 14 | S2-Workers in the value chain | |||
| ESRS S3-1 Policy commitments on human rights, paragraph 16 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator no. 9 and Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 11 | S3-Affected communities | |||
| ESRS S3-1 Failure to comply with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the ILO Principles or the OECD Guidelines, paragraph 17 | Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 10 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 and Article 12(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | S3-Affected communities | ||
| ESRS S3-4 Issues and incidents on human rights, paragraph 36 | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 14 | S3-Affected communities |
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| Disclosure Requirement and corresponding information element | SFDR reference | Third pillar reference | Reference indices regulation reference | EU climate law reference | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESRS S4-1 Policies linked to consumer and end-user, paragraph 16 | Annex I, Table 3, Indicator no. 9 and Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 11 | S4-Customers | |||
| ESR S4-1 Failure to comply with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD guidelines, paragraph 17 | Annex I, Table 1, indicator no. 10 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 and Article 12(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 | S4-Customers | ||
| ESRS S4-4 Issues and incidents on human rights, paragraph 35 | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 14 | S4-Customers | |||
| ESRS G1-1 United Nations Convention against Corruption, paragraph 10(b) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 15 | G1-Business conduct | |||
| ESRS G1-1 Protection of whistleblowers, para. 10(d) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 6 | G1-Business conduct | |||
| ESRS G1-4 Fines imposed for violations of laws against active and passive corruption, para. 24(a) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 17 | Annex II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 | Not material according to Ferretti's double materiality assessment | ||
| ESRS G1-4 Rules for fighting active and passive corruption, para. 24(b) | Annex I, Table 3, indicator no. 16 | Not material according to Ferretti's double materiality assessment |
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REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO APPENDIX C2 OF THE HONG KONG LISTING RULES — ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORTING GUIDE
References to Chapters/Sections given within this document refer to the Ferretti Group's Consolidated Sustainability Report 2024.
A. ENVIRONMENT
| Aspect A1: Emissions | |
|---|---|
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policy Information | Please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Policies. |
| Compliance with relevant laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the issuer | The Group fully adheres to all applicable laws and operates in accordance with applicable regulations on the subject of emissions. |
| KPI A1.1-Types of emissions and related emission data | Please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Metrics for the reporting of this disclosure. |
| Pollution-related emissions have not been included in the reporting, as they are considered a non-material issue with reference to the Group's scope. For related details, please refer to the Chapter Double Materiality Analysis. | |
| KPI A1.2-Direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, if relevant, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per plant) | Concerning the reporting of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Metrics. |
| KPI A1.3-Total quantity of hazardous waste generated (in tonnes) and, if relevant, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility). | Please refer to Chapter E5-Resource Use and the Circular Economy — Metrics for reporting on this disclosure. |
| KPI A1.4-Total amount of non-hazardous waste generated (in tonnes) and, if relevant, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per plant). | Please refer to Chapter E5-Resource Use and the Circular Economy — Metrics for reporting on this disclosure. |
| KPI A1.5-Description of emission targets set and actions taken to achieve them. | The Group did not have any quantitative emission target(s) for this financial year. For targets of a qualitative nature, see Chapter E5-Resource Use and Circular Economy — Targets. |
| KPI A1.6-Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous waste is managed, and a description of the reduction targets set and the actions taken to achieve them. | Ferretti SpA has gradually increased the percentage of waste sent for reuse, and waste management is carried out in accordance with Legislative Decree 152/06. The Group has not set quantitative target(s) for waste management for this financial year. |
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| Aspect A2: Use of resources | |
|---|---|
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies on the efficient use of resources, including energy, water and other raw materials. | Please refer to Chapter E5-Resource Use and the Circular Economy — Policies for the reporting of this disclosure. Water has not been considered a non-material topic with reference to the Group's scope. For related details, please refer to the Chapter Double Materiality Analysis. |
| KPI A2.1-Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per plant). | Concerning the reporting of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Metrics. |
| KPI A2.2-Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per plant). | Information on water resources has not been included in the reporting as it is considered a non-material topic with reference to the Group's scope. Please refer to the Chapter Double Materiality Analysis for details. |
| KPI A2.3-Description of energy use efficiency targets set and actions taken to achieve them. | The Group did not have any quantitative emission target(s) for this financial year. For targets of a qualitative nature, please refer to Chapter E1-Climate Change — Targets. |
| KPI A2.4-Description of any problems in obtaining fit-for-purpose water, water use efficiency targets set and actions taken to achieve them. | Information on water resources has not been included in the reporting, as it is considered a non-material topic with reference to the Group's scope. Please refer to the Chapter Double Materiality Analysis for details. |
| KPI A2.5-Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, where relevant, with reference to the quantity produced per unit. | There is no packaging material for the delivery of yachts to the end customer. |
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| Aspect A3: The environment and the use of natural resources | |
|---|---|
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies to reduce the issuer's significant impacts on the environment and natural resources. | Please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Policies and E5-Resource Use and Circular Economy — Policies for reporting on this disclosure. |
| KPI A.3.1-Description of significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and actions taken to manage them. | Please refer to Chapter E5-Resource Use and the Circular Economy — Management of Impacts, Risks and Opportunities Relating to the Circular Economy for reporting on this disclosure. |
| Aspect A4: Climate Change | |
| --- | --- |
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies for the identification and mitigation of significant climate issues that have impacted the issuer and those that may impact the issuer in the future. | Please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Policies. |
| KPI A4.1-Description of significant climate issues that have impacted the issuer and those that may impact it, and actions taken to manage them. | Please refer to Chapter E-1 Climate Change — Management of Impacts, Risks and Opportunities Related to Climate Change for the reporting of this disclosure. |
B. SOCIAL
| Aspect B1: Employees | |
|---|---|
| Richiesta HK Regulation | Disclosure |
| Policies | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Labour Force — Policies. |
| Compliance with relevant laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the issuer. | The Group fully adheres to all applicable laws and operates in accordance with applicable regulations concerning its own workforce. |
| KPI B1.1-Total labour force by gender, type of employment (e.g. full-time or part-time), age group and geographical region. | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Labour Force — Metrics. |
| KPI B1.2-Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region | With regard to the present reporting, please refer to the table below (KPI B1.2). |
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| Aspect B2: Health and Safety | |
|---|---|
| Richiesta HK Regulation | Disclosure |
| Policies | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Labour Force — Policies. |
| Compliance with relevant laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the issuer | The Group fully adheres to all applicable laws and operates in compliance with all applicable regulations relating to Health and Safety. |
| KPI B2.1-Number and rate of work-related fatalities that occurred in the previous three years, including the reference year. | For the present reporting, please refer to the table below (KPI B2.1). |
| KPI B2.2-Days lost due to accidents at work. | KPI B2.2-Days lost due to accidents at work. Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Work Force — Metrics. |
| KPI B2.3-Description of occupational health and safety measures taken, and how they are implemented and monitored. | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Work Force — Actions. |
| Aspect B3: Training and Development | |
| --- | --- |
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies to improve the knowledge and skills of employees for the performance of work tasks. Description of training activities. | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Labour Force — Policies. In addition, please refer to the table below (KPI B3). |
| KPI B3.1-The percentage of trained employees by gender and employee category. | With regard to the present reporting, please refer to the table below (KPI B3.1). |
| KPI B3.2-The average number of training hours completed per employee, broken down by gender and employee category. | With regard to the present reporting, please refer to the table below (KPI B3.2). |
| Aspect B4: Labour Standards | |
| --- | --- |
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Labour Force — Policies. |
| Compliance with relevant laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the issuer. | The Group fully adheres to all applicable laws and operates in accordance with applicable regulations on the subject of workers. |
| KPI B4.1-Description of measures taken to examine recruitment practices to avoid child labour and forced labour. | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Labour Force — Policies. |
| KPI B4.2-Description of steps taken to eliminate such practices when discovered. | Please refer to Chapter S-1 Own Workforce — Policies and Channels for Own Workers to Raise Concerns. |
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| Aspect B5: Supply Chain Management | |
|---|---|
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies | Please refer to Chapter S-2 Workers in the Value Chain — Policies |
| KPI B5.1-Number of suppliers by geographical region | It should be noted that most of the Ferretti Group's suppliers are based in Italy and the non-Italian subsidiaries are structured and reliable multinationals. In this reporting year, the number of suppliers by geographical area has not been reported in the Consolidated Sustainability Report, as this is not required by ESRS standards. |
| KPI B5.2-Description of supplier engagement practices, number of suppliers where such practices are implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored. | Please refer to Chapter G-1 Business Conduct — Supplier Management. |
| KPI B5.3-Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored. | Please refer to Chapter S-2 Workers in the Value Chain — Policies. |
| KPI B5.4-Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services in supplier selection, and how they are implemented and monitored. | Please refer to Chapter S-2 Workers in the Value Chain — Policies. |
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| Aspect B6: Product Liability | |
|---|---|
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies | Please refer to Chapter S-4 Customers — Policies. |
| Compliance with relevant laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the issuer. | The Group fully adheres to all applicable laws and operates in accordance with the applicable regulations on the subject of Products. |
| KPI B6.1-Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recall for health and safety reasons. | In 2024 no products sold or shipped by Ferretti Group were subject to recalls for health and safety reasons |
| KPI B6.2-Number of complaints about products and services received and how they are handled. | In 2024, Ferretti Group received 10,150 warranty claims (work orders) relating to products and services, handled according to internal customer service and support procedures |
| KPI B6.3-Description of practices related to the observance and protection of intellectual property rights. | Ferretti Group adopts specific practices to protect intellectual property rights. Service points and service dealers operate on the basis of contracts that include non-disclosure agreement (NDA) clauses, in order to safeguard confidential information. Group suppliers are managed by the purchasing department and are bound by contracts that include intellectual property protection clauses. For the other players in the service sector, there is no NDA contract, as no intellectual property documents are provided, except in cases expressly regulated by specific NDAs. |
| KPI B6.4-Description of the quality assurance process and recall procedures. | Please refer to Chapter S-4 Customers — Policies. |
| KPI B6.5-Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored. | In the event of personal data breaches or ‘data breaches’, the Ferretti Group has developed a document aimed at managing these incidents in order to remedy possible negative impacts on customers. The ‘Personal Data Breach Management’ document presents all the necessary procedures to be followed in the event of a data breach as well as the mitigation actions to be taken in support of those concerned. The following policy is monitored by the Compliance Manager and DPO to ensure that it is properly implemented and that the Group’s customers are properly protected and safeguarded. |
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| Aspect B7: Anticorruption | |
|---|---|
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Policies | The Organisation, Management and Control Model adopted by Ferretti SpA pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001 is a pillar of corporate governance. Approved for the first time in 2019 and updated on December 6, 2022, the Model includes control protocols for sensitive activities, with the aim of preventing the offences set out in the legislation. |
| Compliance with relevant laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the issuer. | The Group fully adheres to all applicable laws and operates in compliance with the applicable anti-corruption regulations. |
| KPI B7.1-Number of concluded legal proceedings concerning corrupt practices brought against the issuer or its employees during the reporting period and outcomes of the cases. | Ferretti Group has not recorded any convictions or fines for violations of active and passive bribery laws. |
| KPI B7.2-Description of preventive measures and whistle-blowing procedures, and how they are implemented and monitored. | Please refer to Chapter G1 Business Conduct — Policies. |
| KPI B7.3-Description of anti-corruption training provided to directors and staff. | Please refer to Chapter G1 Business Conduct — Policies. |
| Aspect B8: Investment in Communities | |
| --- | --- |
| HK Regulation request | Disclosure |
| Community engagement policies to understand the needs of the communities in which the broadcaster operates and to ensure that its activities take into account the interests of the communities. | Please refer to Chapter S3 Communities Affected — Policies. |
| KPI B8.1-Areas of interest (e.g. education, environmental issues, work needs, health, culture, sports). | Please refer to Chapter S3 Communities Affected — Actions. |
| KPI B8.2-Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) in the area of intervention. | Please refer to Chapter S3 Communities Affected — Actions. |
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EMPLOYEE TURNOVER (KPI B1.2)
| TERMINATED EMPLOYEES BY AGE GROUP (NO.) |
|---|
| Terminated employees (by age group) |
| 2024 |
| Terminated employees |
| TERMINATED EMPLOYEES BY AGE GROUP (RATE %)¹ |
| Terminated employees (by age group) |
| 2024 |
| Terminated employees |
| TERMINATED EMPLOYEES BY GENDER (NO.) |
| Terminated Employees (by gender) |
| 2024 |
| Terminated Employees |
| TERMINATED EMPLOYEES BY GENDER (RATE %)² |
| Terminated employees (by gender) |
| 2024 |
| Terminated employees |
| TERMINATED EMPLOYEES BY REGION (NO.) |
| Terminated employees (by region) |
| Italy |
| United States |
| Hong Kong |
| Total |
- The following formula was used to calculate the turnover of terminated employees by age group: Number of terminated employees in the specific age groups / Number of employees per age group ((under 30 equals 263, 30-50 equals 1,157 and over 50 equals 698).
- The following formula was used to calculate the turnover of terminated employees by gender: Number of terminated employees by gender / Number of employees by gender (men equals 1,794 women equals 324).
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TERMINATED EMPLOYEES BY REGION (RATE %)³
| Terminated employees (by region) | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Italy | Spain |
| United States | 18.46 |
| Hong Kong | Singapore |
| Total | 9.01 |
EMPLOYEES HIRED BY AGE GROUP (N.)
| Hired employees (by age group) | Under 30 | 30–50 years | Over 50 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | |||
| Hired employees | 110 | 198 | 32 |
| EMPLOYEES HIRED BY AGE GROUP (TURNOVER %)⁴ | |||
| Hired employees (by age group) | Under 30 | 30–50 years | Over 50 years |
| 2024 | |||
| Hired employees | 41.82 | 17.11 | 4.58 |
| EMPLOYEES HIRED BY GENDER (NO.) | |||
| Hired employees (by gender) | Man | Donna | Total 2024 |
| Hired employees | 283 | 57 | 340 |
| EMPLOYEES HIRED BY GENDER (TURNOVER %)⁵ | |||
| Hired employees (by gender) | Man | Woman | Total 2024 |
| Hired employees | 15.77 | 17.59 | 16.05 |
³ The following formula was used to calculate the turnover of terminated employees by region: Number of terminated employees per region / Number of employees per region (Italy | Spain | Monaco equals 2,043, USA equals 65 and Hong Kong | Singapore | Abu Dhabi equals 10).
⁴ The following formula was used to calculate the turnover of recruited employees by age group: Number of employees hired in the specific age groups / Number of employees per age group (under 30 equals 263, 30-50 equals 1,157 and over 50 equals 698).
⁵ The following formula was used to calculate the turnover of recruited employees by gender: Number of employees hired by gender/ Number of employees by gender (men equals 1,794 women equals 324).
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EMPLOYEES HIRED BY REGION (NO.)⁶
| Employees hired (by region) | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Italy | Spain |
| United States | 16 |
| Hong Kong | Singapore |
| Total | 340 |
EMPLOYEES HIRED BY REGION (TURNOVER %)
| Employees hired (by region) | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Italy | Spain |
| United States | 24.61 |
| Hong Kong | Singapore |
| Total | 16.05 |
HEALTH AND SAFETY (KPI B2.1)
INJURIES
| Injuries | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hours worked | 2,775,405 | 3,205,134 | 3,061,914 |
| Number of accidents | 33 | 27 | 29 |
| Fatality rate⁷ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Recordable occupational accident rate (calculated per 1,000,000 hours worked)⁸ | 7.85 | 5.93 | 9.47 |
⁶ The following formula was used to calculate the turnover of employees hired per region: Number of employees hired per region / Number of employees per region (Italy | Spain | Monaco equals 2,043, USA equals 65 and Hong Kong | Singapore | Abu Dhabi equals 10).
⁷ Calculated as: no. of deaths/number of employees x100
⁸ Calculated as: no. of accidents/hours worked x1,000,000
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TRAINING (KPI B 3, B3.1 E B3.2)
TRAINING AREAS
| Training hours per training area | 2024 | % 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment | 10,601 | 51% |
| Information Technology | 3,646 | 17% |
| Technical Training | 2,060 | 10% |
| Language Training | 1,157 | 6% |
| Soft Skills o Competenze Relazionali | 2,096 | 10% |
| Cross skills o Competenze trasversali | 453 | 2% |
| Training on the job (New Hire only AMAS) | 640 | 3% |
| Other Training | 293 | 1% |
| Total | 20,946 | 100% |
PERCENTAGE OF TRAINED EMPLOYEES BY GENDER AND EMPLOYEE CATEGORY
| Percentage of trained employees by employee category and gender | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| Senior management | 62.07% | 100% |
| Manager | 78.38% | 90.48% |
| Employees | 89.38% | 84.36% |
| Workers | 66.10% | 76.27% |
| Total (percentages) | 72.41% | 83.33% |
AVERAGE HOURS OF TRAINING PER EMPLOYEE BY GENDER
| Average hours of training per trained employee | Man | Woman | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior management | 9 | 18 | 15 |
| Manager | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Employees | 16 | 11 | 16 |
| Workers | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 10 | 11 | 13 |
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