SELF IMPROVEMENT

Plan Marine Finance Market “We are continuing the SGB Finance expansion due to the success we had in Europe. SGB Finance North America was created in the 4th quarter of 2009 in order to promote and create financing options for the Beneteau Group brand. We started the wholesale lending program for the Beneteau Group dealers in March 2010 and are now introducing the retail financing program on the opening day of the Annapolis Sail boat show, the largest sail boat venue in the United States which draws much international attention,” explains Hervé Bonnet, President and CEO of SGB Finance North America which is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Emmanuel Arri, Vice President of Finance and Administration for Beneteau Group North America stated “SGB Finance North America provides the competitive advantage for our dealer network to obtain favorable floor plan terms and offer retail financing options. Our customers can now take advantage of the expertise the Beneteau Group offers, including high quality and innovative boats (with our brands Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Prestige and Monte Carlo), as well as unmatched retail financing options.”