Kuwaiti investor Al‑Kharafi buys 3% Ferretti stake

Ferretti SpA

20/01/2026 16:12

MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Kuwaiti businessman Bader Nasser Al‑Kharafi said on Tuesday he had acquired a 3% stake in luxury yacht maker Ferretti YACHT.MI, amid moves to reshape the Italian company's shareholder base and board.

The deal, made through his investment vehicle BNK Holding, is part of a "broader strategy to build a global portfolio focused on high‑end assets and high‑quality companies", according to a press release.

     Al‑Kharafi is Chairman of Boursa Kuwait, CEO of telecoms company Zain Group and Deputy Chairman of Gulf Cables. He is also a shareholder and board member of Coca‑Cola Kuwait.

Czech investment group KKCG on Monday said it was launching a voluntary offer worth up to 182 million euros ($213.47 million) to double its stake in Italian yacht maker Ferretti and to push for boardroom changes.

($1 = 0.8526 euros)

 (Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, editing by Giselda Vagnoni)

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