After the success achieved in the past editions, Riva came back this year also to the Miljonairfair in Amsterdam. The irreplaceable event for the luxury fans was held from 10^th to 14^th December 2009 and saw the presence of numerous participants among both exhibitors and attendees.

After the success achieved in 2008, it came back this year at the Palazzo del Ghiaccio in Milan, Bespoke, event at its second edition and dedicated to the international excellence in lifestyle. From 12^th to 15^th November, a program rich in events, meetings and concerts valorised the selective relationship between arts and craftmanship, core concept of the exhibition during which, for the very first time, the prestigious Jaeger-Le Coultre “Venice Movie Star Award” was assigned.

The concert held on November 6^th was the very first show of the international superstar Beyoncé Knowles in Egypt. In the suggestive surroundings of Port Ghalib, on the Red Sea, the American singer exhibited in front of her fans in one of the biggest music shows in the world.

After the European boat shows, Riva came back to the US on the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, held from October 30^th to November 3^rd.

After the important presence at with the Cannes and Monaco boat shows, the Riva fleet moves to Genoa for the 49th edition of the Italian boat show.

The 8th edition of the Exclusive Yachting boat show took place from the 17th to the 22nd of September at the Alsity Marina of Agios Kosmas. Greece's leading boat show, and one of the premium luxury yacht shows in the Mediterranean, confirmed its influence in the yachting world and the excellent participation of public reflects the dynamics of the Greek yachting market.

Montecarlo, 24th September 2009 - CRN and Riva, two prestigious Ferretti Group brands, have announced a collaboration to launch a project for producing a new line of yachts, measuring 50 to 80 metres. Created by Mauro Micheli and Officina Italiana Design, the team that has designed the entire Riva range to date; the innovative new models skilfully combine the world renowned style and elegance of Riva, with the naval design skill and construction ability of the CRN shipyard in Ancona.

 Riva 86’ Domino, recently unveiled exclusively for clients of the Iseo Lake shipyard in St. Tropez, and presented to the international press immediately afterwards at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes, moves to the Principality of Monaco as the brand’s exclusive representative.

It was held in Ijmuiden from September 1^st to 6^th, the 2009 edition of the “HISWA te Water”, Amsterdam’s in-water boat show.

The new 86’ Domino, just successfully presented at the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes, has already started catching prizes. Last night, during the traditional awarding ceremony World Yachts Trophies – organized by Luxmedia Group, one of the most important publishing companies in the worldwide nautical industry – Riva won with the 86’ Domino the prestigious Best Design award for yachts over 24 meters.

Riva celebrates the beginning of the new nautical year 2009/10 presenting to the market its newborn: the 86’ Domino.

Riva celebrates the beginning of the new nautical year 2009/10 presenting to the market its newborn: the 86’ Domino.

Today, as in the past, the name Riva evokes timeless values, such as artisan skill, production excellence and innovative design. Said design makes every Riva a refined, elegant, timeless creation, a unity of original, essential, clean lines and a high performance. Each yacht has her very own personality, and meticulous attention is paid to detail. Hence, choosing Riva means choosing a specific taste and character. This choice extends far beyond simply purchasing a product, and welcomes clients to the world of the legend. Riva owners are an elite group which collects valuable objects, refined lovers of La Dolce Vita – any way, anywhere, worldwide.

Riva inaugurated the 2009-2010 nautical year with a stunning presentation in the spectacular setting of Côte d'Azur, namely in the famous town of St. Tropez, destination for the international jet set. This year, the traditional opening appointment of the season, which also marks the beginning of the new year prior to the official boat shows, was held on 5^th September. The enchanting setting of the terrace on Mole Jean Reveillé in St. Tropez, the setting for legendary events in the lives of famous personalities on board of a Riva, was the stage for the gala event devoted to Riva owners. During the evening, the shipyard’s new model for 2009-2010 – the 86’ Domino - was revealed to those present.

Once again, and still in London, Riva confirms its strong relationship with the automobile world that, since the 50s, has been a reference point in the design of its famous yachts. In the enchanting frame of the Georgian Hurlington Club in London, a specimen of the “spider of the sea” Aquariva, stood out among the luxury objects displayed at the Salon Privé, that took place from the 21^st until the 24^th of July.

Forlì, 22nd July 2009 – Ferretti S.p.A. announces the finalisation of its debt restructuring, according to an agreement which also envisages:

- reducing the long-term debt, from about €1.1 billion to around €550 million, against a conversion of credits into exit participation rights;
- the inflow of new funds through a capital increase of €85 million, of which €70 million underwritten by Chairman Norberto Ferretti and some of the Group management, the remaining € 15 million by Mediobanca – Banca di Credito Finanziario S.p.A.;
- further medium-term credit facilities to fund working capital requirements totalling €65 million;
- extension to medium-term of existing short-term facilities for a further € 24 million granted by three major financial institutions, already Ferretti group partners.

The Group’s equity is now held by Norberto Ferretti and the Group’s management (38.2%), Mediobanca (8.8%) and senior and mezzanine lenders (for a total of 53% in exit participation rights).

In particular, as a result of the agreement, Norberto Ferretti, the Group’s management and Mediobanca hold 100% of the Group’s voting rights.

Norberto Ferretti, the Group’s management and Mediobanca have finalized the acquisition of Ferretti S.p.A. and implemented the capital increase through newCo Ferretti Holding S.p.A., for which Mediobanca also acted as financial advisor.

Today, the Group’s shareholders also appointed the new Board of Directors, which will remain in office for the 2009–2011 period, until the General Shareholders' Meeting convened to approve the financial statements for the year ending August 31, 2011. The new Board of Directors is composed of the following members:
- Norberto Ferretti – Chairman
- Salvatore Basile – Chief Executive Officer
- Alessandro Foti – Vice Chairman
- Giancarlo Galeone – Director
- Lamberto Tacoli – Director
- Augusto Fantozzi – Director
- Mario Giuseppe Rossetti – Director

Salvatore Basile is the new Chief Executive Officer of Ferretti S.p.A. Chairman and Founder, Norberto Ferretti, the management and Mediobanca express their full satisfaction concerning the arrival of a highly experienced businessman and manager of Salvatore Basile’s stature.

The appointment of the new Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A. and Salvatore Basile as Chief Executive Officer represents a further step forward with the implementation of the Industrial Plan started in recent months, which will allow the Group to consolidate its leadership in the boating sector and to continue with the process of growth that has characterized its 41 years of history.

“I am very satisfied Salvatore Basile is joining our Group,” commented Norberto Ferretti, Chairman and Founder of the Ferretti Group. “By drawing on the strong experience he has accumulated over the years, Salvatore Basile will make a decisive contribution to the development of our projects. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the new Board of Directors, as well as the management and Mediobanca, for their commitment over the past few months,” concluded Norberto Ferretti, “and for the important role they have played in our efforts to continue to serve as a prestigious example of innovation and excellence.”

“I thank the Chairman and the Board of Directors for the trust they have placed in me,” declared Salvatore Basile, Chief Executive Officer of the Ferretti Group. “I am highly satisfied with my new position and proud to be able to take on this new challenge with a Group of Ferretti’s prestige and worldwide renown”.

It was held on June 20th at the Wolffer Estate Vineyard, in Sagaponak (New York), the ‘Ecofaboulous’ event, a charity auction linked to eco-friendly projects.

The Riva-Ferrari Test Weekend  was held on Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th June 2009, an event organized by the Dutch exclusive dealer of the renowned Italian brand, Lengers Yachts, and by the Ferrari’s authorized distributor. The occasion was offered by the presentation to the Dutch public of the new Ferrari California, displayed in the lengers Yachts’ headquarter in Muiden, near Amsterdam. Beside it, there were also exposed some examples of Riva boats, both historic like the Aquarama and the Ariston, and of the current production like the Aquariva, the Rivarama and the Rivale. Guests who participated to the event, on invitation only, had the chance to go onboard the car and the boats, thus having the chance to admire from closer the precious finishing and the unique style that have made the Ferrari and Riva brands two icons of the pure Made in Italy.