Royal Huisman Group strengthens its chosen course in its 140-year existence
Royal Huisman Group (Royal Huisman, Huisfit, and Rondal) announces O2 Capital Partners as their intended new shareholder. The new owner is a Dutch long-term investor. Furthermore, the management team of Royal Huisman Group remains unchanged and continues to build on the healthy order portfolio. With the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the shipyard, Royal Huisman Group thus sets a solid course for the future.
ACQUISITION
Philip Sluiter, owner of O2 Capital Partners declared: "We are delighted to become part of the rich heritage of Royal Huisman Group. Our goal is to further build on the current healthy foundation and to invest in the long-term future of this iconic company. We recognize the potential in the combination of craftsmanship and innovation that characterizes Royal Huisman Group."
In recent years, Royal Huisman Group has undergone an impressive and successful transition. After a decade of constructive involvement, the current shareholders, Koninklijke Doeksen and Parcom, now fully support the transition to O2 Capital Partners.
Jan Willem Doeksen, representative of the current shareholders, says: "It has been an honor to support and develop Royal Huisman Group into the leading company it is today. We leave behind a company with a beautiful order portfolio and a dedicated team of specialists."
COURSE OF ACTION
Royal Huisman is beyond ready to embark on the next phase of its long and rich history. Jan Timmerman, CEO of Royal Huisman, emphasizes: "Despite a challenging decade, the current shareholders have always given us trust and support and I am thankful for that. With the arrival of O2 capital partners, we have found a new investor who shares our values and our passion, and who will assist us in the long term in realizing our ambitious strategy."
The acquisition is expected to be completed in August of 2024. In addition to the products and services of Rondal and Huisfit, Royal Huisman will continue to focus on delivering the ultimate superyachts with an emphasis on craftmanship, sustainability, and innovation.
