Joint Managing Director of Pendennis, Mike Carr, commented on this new chapter: "This acquisition provides the group with a powerful brand with which to penetrate the 60m+ new build and refit markets and to continue to develop our position as a leading international superyacht business.”

“Over our 20+ year history, we have established Pendennis as a leading brand for refit and new build of superyachts up to 60m whilst at the same time developing jobs and facilities in Falmouth,” says Carr. “Placing the DEVONPORT brand and Devonport Yachts Ltd’s other assets within the group will expand our portfolio and help accelerate plans to further develop Falmouth as the UK’s premier superyacht centre of excellence.”

Devonport Yachts Ltd will continue as a separate business with Stephen Hills as Managing Director. Stephen, who has years of experience in the large yacht sector from his time running the DEVONPORT yacht business under the ownership of Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited, commented: “This is a great opportunity to continue to develop the UK’s large superyacht capability and realise the potential which exists in the South West of England."

"There are major synergies within the two businesses which will serve to continue and further strengthen the DEVONPORT superyacht brand, offering a UK service for very large bespoke new build and refit projects. Our immediate priority is to finalise the new operating arrangements for Devonport Yachts Ltd, after which we will be running a series of yard visits where we will explain in detail the many advantages of the new DEVONPORT yachts business based in Falmouth,” says Stephen Hills.

This acquisition will be a boost to the local economy, enabling Pendennis’ already healthy order book to be expand into the 60m+ sector. Falmouth with its historic port and beautiful coastline is well placed to develop a strong superyacht centre for Northern Europe. As part of this deal, Pendennis is pleased to announce that Ernesto Bertarelli (Owner of, two times winner of the America’s Cup, Team Alinghi) will become a minority shareholder in the business.

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