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Buyer confirmed for Bavaria Yachts

• Katy Stickland
• September 17, 2018

Hundreds of jobs have been secured following the announcement that a buyer has been found for Bavaria Yachts

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17 September 2018

Bavaria Yachts has been bought by a private equity fund advised by the German investment company CMP Capital Management-Partners.

The move secures 800 jobs in Germany and France.

The yacht builders went into self-administration in April, allowing the firm’s management to remain operational while new investors were sought. This also meant Bavaria could continue to build and deliver 220 yachts during that period.

The private equity fund will also acquire all shares in the French subsidiary Bavaria Catamarans SAS.

‘All 550 employees of BAVARIA YACHTS in Giebelstadt and all 250 employees of BAVARIA CATAMARANS in Rochefort will transfer to the purchaser,’ said Bavaria in a statement.

The purchase will be completed after merger control clearance by the German Federal Cartel Office, which is expected in a couple of weeks. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

CMP Capital Management-Partners is a German investment company that has specialised in the acquisition of companies in distress in Germany, Austria and Switzerland since its foundation in 2000.

With the investment in a company, CMP employees assume operative management responsibilities on site. In the case of Bavaria, Dr. Ralph Kudla, restructuring expert and partner at CMP, will join the executive board.

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Commenting, the managing director ofCMP Capital Management-Partners, Kai Brandes, said: ‘We are convinced of Bavaria’s global market potential and will sustainably develop the company. The restructuring measures will focus on regaining market share and improving production costs.’

Restructuring expert Dr. Tobias Brinkmann, managing director of Bavaria Yachtbau since insolvency proceedings began in April 2018, said Bavaria was an ‘outstanding company with a strong brand, compelling products and a highly dedicated team.’

‘We are pleased to have found a well-known and experienced buyer in CMP who will lead Bavaria into the future. The entire management would like to thank our employees, yacht dealers, customers and suppliers,’ he stated.

‘ They have all supported Bavaria Yachtbau during the insolvency proceedings. The fact that Bavaria has been able to successfully build and deliver 220 yachts during the last five months shows how committed and reliable our staff is,’ added Dr Brinkmann

22 May 2018

Bavaria Yachts has announced it is in the process of securing new investment and hopes to make an announcement in July.

The German yacht builder is continuing to take orders and deliver new boats.

‘Production has been stabilised and deliveries are continuing: more than 30 yachts have left the shipyard over the past two weeks and have been handed over to customers,’ said Bavaria in a statement.

‘All 600 employees are on duty, and agreements were reached with all major suppliers for further delivery against short payment terms,’ it added.

Bavaria went into self-administration last month. This allowed the firm’s management to remain operational while new investors are sought.

It only affected operations at Bavaria’s German operations. Nautitech – Bavaria’s catamaran arm – was unaffected.

The German shipyard said management and administrators have started an ‘investor process’ to rebuild Bavaria Yachts for the future.

‘The objective is to be able to present an investor in July 2018,’ said Bavaria.

The firm, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, was sold by its founder, Winfried Herrmann to the private equity group, Bain Capital in June 2007 for around €1.1 billion.

The American investment firms, Oaktree Capital and Anchorage Capital Group then became creditors post financial crisis in 2008.

As part of restructuring, Oaktree and Anchorage waived a substantial majority of their loans and became majority shareholders, investing ‘significant resource’.

‘Unfortunately, Bavaria Yachtbau was unable to recover operational profitability,’ said a spokesman for Oaktree and Anchorage.

As a result, Bavaria went into self-administration, and restructuring expert, Dr Tobias Brinkmann was appointed to find new investors.

‘We are continuing the operation and want to go into the coming order season with a new investor,’ stressed Dr Brinkmann.

‘The first expressions of interest have already been received, and we are also actively approaching potential investors,’ he added.

24 April 2018

Bavaria Yachts has confirmed that is has now gone into self-administration.

The German shipyard said boat production and deliveries will continue until June 2018. Wages and salaries for Bavaria’s 600 workers are also secure until then.

The self-administration, which allows the firm’s management to remain operational while an investor for the company is sought, only affects operations at Bavaria’s German operations.

Nautitech – Bavaria’s catamaran arm – remains unaffected and trading, delivery and after sales service at its base in Rochefort, France continues as normal.

‘In the current situation, we want to supply our customers with the usual high quality, stressed Bavaria’s chief operating officer, Erik Appel.

Dr. Ing. Tobias Brinkmann, specialist lawyer for insolvency law and partner in the law firm Brinkmann & Partner, joins the management team. Bavaria’s previous CEO, Lutz Henkel, left the management board last week.

Bavaria said its ‘top priority is now the search for an investor’

‘We have years of experience building high-quality yachts and are industry leaders in many areas,’ said Appel.

Bavaria said that against the background of a good market positioning, the aim was to ‘put the operation on a sound financial basis’.

Bavaria was founded in 1978 and is considered one of the market leaders in European yacht building. In January, it announced the new flagship C65 as well as the C45 models at Boot Düsseldorf.

Payment of wages and salaries for the months of April to June 2018 will be secured by bankruptcy pre-financing.

In a statement, Nautitech Catamarans, said: ‘To this day, the catamaran business remains in Rochefort France. It is an independent French company with its own employees, suppliers and bank accounts. Seen as the “jewel in the crown” of the Bavaria group, the well managed and profitable catamaran business is already attracting interest from potential buyers.

‘Whilst we understand that both the catamaran division and the struggling German operation will probably soon be under new ownership, or indeed ownerships, the operation of the catamaran business is completely unaffected by the situation in Germany. Therefore trading, delivery and after sales service continue as before.’

20 April 2018

The German yacht building giant Bavaria is expected to issue a statement later today, explaining that it is entering administration.

It is thought that the administration will apply to the Bavaria monohulls, but not to Bavaria catamarans. The company, which announced the new flagship C65 as well as the C45 models at Boot Düsseldorf earlier this year, is expected to continue construction and delivery of all current orders and will not be closing its factory.

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Skipper/trainer wanted for training and assisted delivery South of France to Corsica

 3) We have a skipper training in May on a Beneteau Oceanis 38 near Marseille. We are looking for a skipper who will practice intensive harbor maneuvers / sail trim with the owner and his friend and then do a passage to Corsica. So we need a friendly, sociable professional who enjoys intensive training. Customer seems very nice! Start would be on May 16, about one week.

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Asssited delivery of a new Bali 4.4 from La Rochelle (FR) to Lemmer (NL)

We transfer a new Bali 4.4 catamaran from La Rochelle to the Ijseelmeer. For this we need a professional skipper + an experienced co-sailor on a bunk versus hand basis. Arrival would be on April 15 in La Rochelle. Duration: approx. 10 days.

Requirements: The crew member should be seaworthy, experienced and able to take over a single watch. Catering is included. The travel costs will be reimbursed if the trip is completed.

Skipper and crew members wanted for transfer Almerimar - Preveza: Bavaria 44

1.)  Mallorca – Preveza, approx. 1,000 nautical miles, about 10-14 days .

Last Minute: 2 Crew near Mallorca needed for assisted delivery of 23 m Yacht asap

For the assisted delivery of a 23m sailing yacht (similar to Jongert) from Barcelona to Mallorca, we are looking for 1-2 experienced sailors who are already in Spain, preferably Mallorca or Barcelona. Our customer is already on site near Barcelona. Distance: 100 nautical miles. Total crew size: 2-3. Duration approx. 24 hours. Meals on board are included. Experience strongly desired. It would start asap, so in this coming week from the 11th/12th. Please send applications by email to: [email protected], subject: “Barcelona – Mallorca Crew”. UPDATE: We gave the job to a lady! Sorry guys…next time. BR Rainer

Skipper and Hostess (could be couple)/ 2nd Mate needed for CNB 76 in Season 2024: Permanent Job!

Skipper and Hostess/2nd Mate needed for   CNB 76 wanted . 

Please note: This is a job for the whole season,  possibly longer. This is a private yacht – no  charter! Start May 2024 in the Med. Determination of winter program 2024-25 in September 2023. Standard Seafarer contract under English law, employment by UK company. Salary negotiable, but possibly good. Best available health insurance by Pantaenius if needed.

Who are we looking for?

Skipper : Experienced sailor with command of similar boats, relevant certificates like RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, STCW, ENG1, AEC. Team leader as captain, safety first for people and assets, strong sense of responsibility for boat, assets, cost. Technical know how & skill for onboard systems (AC, WM, Eng, Gen. etc.) Systematic preventive maintenance of boat, cost awareness and management, personal chemistry, nice atmosphere on the boat, English, any additional language great asset, appreciating privacy, strict confidentiality

2nd mate/Hostess/Chef : Sailing experience (2 years minimum), relevant certificates like VHF, Powerboat 2, MCA Food & Hygiene, Assistance when sailing, mooring, watchkeeping, etc, Interiors maintenance, cleaning, washing, procurement to high standards Yummy cooking. Systematic preventive maintenance for interiors/household appliances Cost awareness and management in interiors & provisioning Personal chemistry with captain, owner & guests. English, any additional language great asset, appreciating privacy, strict confidentiality

If you are interested and the job is still “open” please send a mail to : [email protected]   Subject: “Skipper/Mate CNB 76”

Update: Job is gone…

Last Minute: Crew member wanted for the transfer of a Bavaria 50 from Grenada to Portugal

Sailing couple wanted for Swan 75. Permanent position.

We are looking for a skipper/mate and a cook/deckhand for a Swan 75 from March/April .

This is a permanent position, so it continues in the winter, you would be employed in Switzerland, with all the benefits. The owner couple usually sails their boat themselves, but they need support. Mediterranean cruising is on the cards for 2024, winter possibly in the Caribbean.

Salary deckhand/chef 3,500 Swiss francs (starting salary with employment contract).

So we are looking for a couple. The last couple lasted almost 10 years in this position…!

What are the requirements?

Skipper : Ample (professional) experience with (preferably large) yachts, technical problem solving, nautical qualifications. As many nautical miles as possible in the wake. Languages: German would be an advantage, fluent English essential, other Mediterranean languages an advantage.

Deckhand/cook : Good manners, sailing experience, service-oriented, knowledge of food preparation/service. Languages: German would be an advantage, fluent English essential, other Mediterranean languages an advantage.

If you are interested, please send an e-mail to:  [email protected]   Subject: “Swan75-permanent Position”.

UPDATE: Thank you for your application. The search is currently stopped. But all applications will be considered, also for comparable jobs!

2 crew members wanted for an assisted delivery of a Beneteau 62 (2019) from Alcudia (Mallorca) to Arrecife (Lanzarote)

November 11, 2023: We are looking for 2 fellow sailors to accompany a 62-foot Beneteau on a cruise. Our customer, a Scottish Lady, wants at least one woman, a couple would also be great. Distance approx. 1,100  nautical miles. Total crew size: 4 . Duration approx. 10-18 days . Travel costs can be covered, meals on board are included. Knowledge of English is essential. Experience in long passages would be good. You should be able to keep watch on your own. It would start on November 15 in Mallorca. Please send applications by e-mail to: [email protected], subject: “Mallorca – Lanzarote: Crew” More about the yacht can be found here : 

UPDATE 14.11.23 SORRY! Unfortunately, the deal fell through at the last minute because we found the customer’s behavior too strange! 

Last minute: Crew member wanted for a delivery of an Elan 450 from the Baltic Sea to Portugal

October 14, 2023: We are looking for a crewmember for the delivery of a well-maintained Elan 450 from Augustenborg (DK) to Cascais (Portugal). Distance approx. 1,300 nautical miles. Total crew size: 3. Duration approx. 18-24 days. Travel expenses are covered, meals on board are included. Experience in long distance sailing would be required . You should be able to stand watch independently. Start would be already on Friday, October 20, 2023 in Augustenborg (DK). If necessary, the trip could go further to Gran Canaria. UPDATE: THANK YOU EVERYBODY, CREW IS COMPLETED

Experienced skipper + 1 crewmember wanted for sailing on catamaran Lagoon 42 (BJ 2023) from La Rochelle to Gibraltar

October 14, 2023: We are looking for an experienced skipper and a cremember for a assited delivery from La Rochelle to Gibraltar. Distance approx. 950 nautical miles. Total crew strength: 3 . Duration approx. 8-16 days . Travel expenses are covered, meals on board are included. Experience in long distance sailing would be important, as you would need to stand watch independently. The start would be in La Rochelle on October 29, 2023. The owner is the skipper. UPDATE: THANK YOU EVERYBODY, CREW IS COMPLETED!

Last minute: Crew member wanted for catamaran Fountaine Pajot 40 (BJ 2023) from Bremerhaven to Portugal

Crew member wanted for Solaris 58 from Dubrovnik to Marina Sant'Andrea

September 2, 2023: We are looking for a crewmember for a passage from Dubrovnik (Croatia) to Marina Sant’Andrea (I) on a distance of about 400 nautical miles. Total Crew Strength: 3. duration approx. 3 days, possibly a few days more in case of good (or bad) weather. Travel expenses could be covered, meals on board are included. You should have enough experience to stand watch independently in calm conditions and be seaworthy. Start would be around September 18, 2023 in Dubrovnik. Skipper is Rainer Holtorff.

UPDATE: The trip went to Ali because he was the first to apply for this and the other advertised trip. 

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Bavaria Yachts sold: 800 jobs secured

• Katy Stickland
• September 17, 2018

Bavaria Yachts has announced it has been bought by a private equity fund, securing 800 jobs in Germany and France

17 September 2018

Bavaria Yachts has been bought out of administration by a private equity fund.

The yacht builder went into self-administration in April, and has been looking for new backers since then. The move allowed the firm’s management to remain operational while new investors were sought.

In a statement, Bavaria said the unnamed private equity fund, which is advised by the Berlin-based investment company CMP Capital Management-Partners, has acquired Bavaria Yachts and all of the shares in the French subsidiary Bavaria Catamarans SAS.

All 550 employees of BAVARIA YACHTS in Giebelstadt and all 250 employees of BAVARIA CATAMARANS in Rochefort will transfer to the purchaser.

The purchase will be completed after merger control clearance by the German Federal Cartel Office, which is expected in a couple of weeks.

Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

CMP Capital Management-Partners is a German investment company that has specialised in the acquisition of companies in distress in Germany, Austria and Switzerland since its foundation in 2000.

With the investment in the company, CMP employees assume operative management responsibilities on site. In the case of Bavaria, Dr. Ralph Kudla, restructuring expert and partner at CMP, will join the executive board.

The managing director of CMP Capital Management-Partners, Kai Brandes, said: ‘We are convinced of Bavaria’s global market potential and will sustainably develop the company. The restructuring measures will focus on regaining market share and improving production costs.’

Restructuring expert Dr. Tobias Brinkmann, who has been managing director of Bavaria Yachtbau since insolvency proceedings began in April 2018, praised the commitment and reliability of Bavaria staff, who have built and delivered 220 yachts during the last five months.

‘Bavaria is an outstanding company with a strong brand, compelling products and a highly dedicated team. We are pleased to have found a well-known and experienced buyer in CMP who will lead Bavaria into the future,’ said Dr Brinkmann.

‘The entire management would like to thank our employees, yacht dealers, customers and suppliers. They have all supported Bavaria Yachtbau during the insolvency proceedings,’ he added.

22 May 2018

Bavaria Yachts says it has already had interest from potential investors, and hopes to make an announcement in July.

In a statement, the German yacht builder said production had ‘stabilised’ at its Giebelstadt yard, and it was continuing to take new orders and deliver new boats.

‘More than 30 yachts have left the shipyard over the past two weeks and have been handed over to customers,’ said the boat builder.

‘All 600 employees are on duty, and agreements were reached with all major suppliers for further delivery against short payment terms,’ it added.

‘The objective is to be able to present an investor in July 2018.’

There was widespread surprise when Bavaria announced it was going into self-administration last month.

The self-administration move allowed the firm’s management to remain operational while the business is re-organised

It only affected operations at Bavaria’s German operations. Nautitech – Bavaria’s catamaran arm – was unaffected.

Restructuring expert, Dr Tobias Brinkmann, who was appointed to find new investors, said: ‘We are continuing the operation and want to go into the coming order season with a new investor.

‘The first expressions of interest have already been received, and we are also actively approaching potential investors,’ he added.

24 April 2018

Bavaria Yachts has confirmed that it is now in self-administration, allowing the management to remain operational as it seeks new financial backing.

The move only affects Bavaria’s operations in Giebelstadt, Germany. Nautitech – Bavaria’s catamaran arm – remains unaffected and trading, delivery and after sales service at its base in Rochefort, France continues as normal.

600 workers are being kept updated, and their salaries and wages are secured by bankruptcy pre-financing until June 2018. Boat production and deliveries will also continue until then.

‘In the current situation, we want to supply our customers with the usual high quality,’ stressed Bavaria’s chief operating officer, Erik Appel in a statement released late yesterday.

Dr. Ing. Tobias Brinkmann, specialist lawyer for insolvency law and partner in the law firm Brinkmann & Partner, joins the management team.

Bavaria’s previous CEO, Lutz Henkel, left the management board last week.

Bavaria said its ‘top priority is now the search for an investor’, and against the background of a good market position, the aim was to ‘put the operation on a sound financial basis’.

‘We have years of experience building high-quality yachts and are industry leaders in many areas,’ said Appel.

Last month, Bavaria marked its 40th anniversary. It is considered one of the market leaders in European yacht building.

In a statement, Nautitech Catamarans, said: ‘To this day, the catamaran business remains in Rochefort France. It is an independent French company with its own employees, suppliers and bank accounts. Seen as the “jewel in the crown” of the Bavaria group, the well managed and profitable catamaran business is already attracting interest from potential buyers.

‘Whilst we understand that both the catamaran division and the struggling German operation will probably soon be under new ownership, or indeed ownerships, the operation of the catamaran business is completely unaffected by the situation in Germany. Therefore trading, delivery and after sales service continue as before.’

22 April 2018

Despite no official communique from the company itself, reports from Germany on Friday (20 April) indicate that Bavaria Yachts has gone into administration.

The company employs over 500 people in Giebelstadt, Bavaria making power and sail yachts up to 65ft long. A separately owned multihull brand, Nautitech, is based in La Rochelle, France and is expected to continue business as usual, according to several reports.

A statement is expected early in the week.

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Would you like to learn more about BAVARIA YACHTS? The pages of BAVARIA Stories are the right place to find interesting articles about the shipyard in Giebelstadt.

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The Shipyard

BAVARIA YACHTS – 100 % pure joy. BAVARIA YACHTS is one of the most modern manufacturers of sailing yachts and motorboats worldwide.

BAVARIA LIFE magazine

Our yachting magazine BAVARIA LIFE features late-breaking topics around BAVARIA YACHTS, exciting interviews, exclusive travel advices and much more.

Merchandising

Take a look at the official BAVARIA YACHTS merchandising collection. 

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