HanseYachts is intended to be sold
German yacht builder HanseYachts AG is entering a new phase as majority shareholder Aurelius reaches a preliminary agreement to transfer its stake to entrepreneur Andreas Müller, in partnership with CEO Hanjo Runde.
The move combines family business values with forward-looking leadership.
The deal, still subject to further agreements with regional authorities, banks, and the works council, aims to secure the company’s future in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Talks include debt restructuring and a social plan for employees.
Despite industry-wide challenges, HanseYachts posted strong Q1 results with €41 million in revenue and €2 million profit. However, production will be scaled back after June 2025 in response to declining market demand.
Carlsquare, a global technology investment bank, acted as financial adviser to HanseYachts and Aurelius.
