The luxury yacht builder Heesen Yachts in Oss is taken over by the Tilburg entrepreneur, investor and billionaire Laurens Last. The company reports this in a press release on Monday. How much money is involved in the deal has not been announced.
Heesen Yachts was founded in Oss in 1978 and specializes in the construction of samples and aluminum super yachts, which are sold worldwide. In the past ten years, the company has sold more than two hundred luxury yachts.
Escaped
After the Russian invasion in Ukraine in 2022, Heesen Yachts quickly wanted to get rid of owner Vagit Alekperov. The Russian was a former Soviet sub-star and founder of oil company Lukoil. Because of his tires with Putin and the threat of EU sanctions, the company threatened to get back in heavy weather.
A first attempt to place his shares in a Dutch foundation failed, but later the transfer was still successful. Since then, Heesen has been completely in Dutch hands again. According to the company, the Russian may have led to bankruptcy and the loss of a thousand jobs.
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Now the company is being taken over by Laurens Last. According to Heesen, Last is known as a passionate enthusiast of yachts. “This acquisition is more than an investment, it’s a dream,” says Last.
Heesen expects that the acquisition not only considerably strengthens the financial basis of the company, but also contributes to a stable future for the company. The reputation of innovation, craftsmanship and dedication according to Heesen is guaranteed.