yacht roma rene benko

Hunt for the juggler

Drumbeat: court freezes benko millions.

A bombshell in the affair surrounding Austria's best-known bankrupt: a court on the British Channel Island of Guernsey has frozen millions from René Benko's foundation.

This is according to documents obtained by the "Krone" and "News". The background is likely to be international arbitration proceedings in which the Arab sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is demanding around 700 million euros from the Signa Group and its founder Benko.

62-meter yacht for 25 million Specifically, it concerns the 62-meter yacht RoMa, which Benko has sailed the seas with in recent years to attract investors. The RoMa was owned by a subsidiary of the Laura Private Foundation.

Following the collapse of the deliberately opaque Signa conglomerate, the motor yacht was also to be sold: According to reports, it went to Paul van Zuydam, the owner of the Le Creuset Group, the world market leader for enameled cast iron cookware, for 25 million euros. Van Zuydam is a South African entrepreneur whose fortune is estimated at half a billion euros.

"Worldwide freezing order "  The court in Guernsey has now collected the purchase price for the time being and frozen the millions from the transaction worldwide. The official court document entitled "Worldwide Freezing Order" states: "Until further order of this court", the proceeds from the sale of a superyacht named RoMa may not be disposed of "in any way".

This court decision is the first serious blow for Benko and his Laura Private Foundation, which the financial juggler set up together with his mother - but in which he no longer wishes to be a beneficiary. Nevertheless, the real estate speculator also pulled important strings in the Laura Foundation - until the end of January 2024, he sat on the foundation's advisory board, which can exert significant influence.

As reported, the Benkos' real estate assets are stashed away in the Laura Foundation. It was recently suspected that the bankrupt, who has officially been living on 3,700 euros per month as an entrepreneur since his bankruptcy, may have built up a kind of Signa shadow empire with the Laura Private Foundation. However, the numerous properties in Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Chemnitz and Innsbruck are burdened by high loan financing.

The exciting question is whether the many liquidators and creditors will be able to crack the Benko foundations. A few months before the collapse of the opaque group of companies, interesting shifts in assets took place, which are now keeping legions of lawyers and financial experts busy.

Benko lawyer Norbert Wess announces that the order will be fought.

This article has been automatically translated, read the original article  here .

Willkommen in unserer Community! Eingehende Beiträge werden geprüft und anschließend veröffentlicht. Bitte achten Sie auf Einhaltung unserer Netiquette und AGB . Für ausführliche Diskussionen steht Ihnen ebenso das krone.at-Forum zur Verfügung. Hier können Sie das Community-Team via unserer Melde- und Abhilfestelle kontaktieren.

User-Beiträge geben nicht notwendigerweise die Meinung des Betreibers/der Redaktion bzw. von Krone Multimedia (KMM) wieder. In diesem Sinne distanziert sich die Redaktion/der Betreiber von den Inhalten in diesem Diskussionsforum. KMM behält sich insbesondere vor, gegen geltendes Recht verstoßende, den guten Sitten oder der Netiquette widersprechende bzw. dem Ansehen von KMM zuwiderlaufende Beiträge zu löschen, diesbezüglichen Schadenersatz gegenüber dem betreffenden User geltend zu machen, die Nutzer-Daten zu Zwecken der Rechtsverfolgung zu verwenden und strafrechtlich relevante Beiträge zur Anzeige zu bringen (siehe auch AGB ). Hier können Sie das Community-Team via unserer Melde- und Abhilfestelle kontaktieren.

Magazine der Kronen Zeitung

• Niederösterreich
• Oberösterreich

The Best Yacht Concepts From Around The World

The Stunning Ritz Carlton EVRIMA Yacht

Gliding Across Tokyo’s Sumida River: The Mesmerizing Zipper Boat

CROCUS Yacht: An 48 Meter Beauty by Admiral

• Zuretti Interior Design
• Zuretti Interior
• Zuccon International Project
• Ziyad al Manaseer
• Zaniz Interiors. Kutayba Alghanim
• Yuriy Kosiuk
• Yuri Milner
• Yersin Yacht

• Superyachts

ROMA Yacht – Idyllic $45M luxury yacht

The ROMA yacht is a 62.0m superyacht built and delivered by Viareggio Superyachts in 2010. 

She is the fourth largest yacht built by the Italian company, and she is also ranked as the 429 largest yacht in the world. 

ROMA yacht interior

The ROMA yacht interior design was penned by Katharina Rczek from Newcruise.

The color scheme in white shades with gold, red and green hues honors the ocean with a sand-like carpet and sea shell-like panels on the main staircase. 

ROMA has a modern interior style perfect for the guest to either relax or socialize. Her panoramic windows fill the yacht with natural lights providing amazing views.

She can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms, including a master suite, four double cabins, and one twin cabin. She can also carry 17 crew members in separate cabins. 

To ensure comfort and relaxation, ROMA has a variety of amenities to entertain every single guest, such as a swimming pool, movie theatre, gym, air-conditioning, inflatable water slide, games consoles, and an elevator. 

Her toys include jet skis, Yamaha wave runner, paddle boards, kayaks, sea bobs, jet surf, flyboard, floating pool, inflatable trampoline, and snorkeling and scuba diving equipment. She is also equipped with two tenders ready to use. 

ROMA yacht exterior

The ROMA yacht features both exterior design and naval architecture by Espen Øino International. 

She has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and she’s characterized for having multiple open areas to sunbathe or use as platforms for any sports or activities.

ROMA features “at anchor stabilizers”, increasing onboard comfort and security even on rough waters. 

She has a Dynamic Positioning System that gives her access to coves and beaches, in spite of her size. She is also wheelchair friendly. 

ROMA yacht specifications

The ROMA yacht has a beam of 11.0m, a draft of 5.32m, and a volume of 1,090 GT. She is powered by two Caterpillar engines (2,682HP).

She has a crushing speed of 12 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of 6,000 nautical miles. She is also capable of carrying 158,000 liters of fuel and can store up to 39,000 liters of water. 

ROMA is known for being environmentally friendly, she is a RINA-certified green yacht. 

She also features PADI Certified Training Center and Approved RYA Water Sports Centre, so guests can learn how to scuba dive on a charter vacation. 

According to some websites, the ROMA yacht was last sold in 2015. This luxury yacht is available for private or corporate charter and events. 

The summer rate goes from 345,000 to 395,000 EUR per week plus expenses. 

Her cruising regions for this season are Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey, Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Sardinia, and The Balearics. 

As for the winter season, there are no available rates or destinations.

ROMA has a current price of $45 million and an annual running cost of $4.5 million approximately.

Do you have anything to add to this listing?

Leave a reply cancel reply.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Love Yachts? Join us.

Related posts.

WEDGE TOO Yacht – Top-notch $70 Million Superyacht

PLANET NINE Yacht – Immaculate $100M Superyacht

LUNA Yacht – Glamorous $300M Superyacht

JUICE Yacht – Stylish $140 M Superyacht

Luxusyacht "Roma" von Karstadt-Investor René Benko in Port Adriano auf Mallorca angekommen

Das im innenbereich in champagnertönen gehaltene schiff wird regelmäßig zum charter angeboten.

Die Luxusyacht "Roma" von René Benko im Jahr 2020. / DM

Die Luxusyacht "Roma" schipperte am Donnerstag (24.3.) an der Tramuntana-Küste auf entlang in Richtung Port Adriano. Die 62-Meter-Yacht gehört übereinstimmenden Medienberichten zufolge dem österreichischen Investor René Benko , dem unter anderem die Warenhauskette Karstadt und ein Teil des Chrysler-Buildings in New York gehören. Ob Benko selbst an Bord der Yacht ist, ist derzeit nicht bekannt. Die "Roma" war am Mittwoch (23.3.) in Monaco aufgebrochen und legte am frühen Donnerstagnachmittag am Nobelhafen in der Gemeinde Calvià an.

Entworfen von Espen Øino

Das 2010 vom weltbekannten norwegischen Yachtdesigner Espen Øino entworfene Schiff bietet Platz für zwölf Gäste und bis zu 18 Crewmitglieder. Es erreicht eine Maximalgeschwindikeit von 17 Knoten (31 Km/h). Sein Wert wird auf rund 45 Millionen Euro beziffert.

Verwandte Nachrichten

• Was macht die Superyacht "Zen" von Jack Ma auf der Werft in Palma de Mallorca?
• Spanien setzt die Superyachten "Tango" und "Lady Anastasia" auf Mallorca fest
• "Lady Anastasia" - die Yacht, die in Port Adriano auf Mallorca versenkt werden sollte

Die Yacht wird im Sommer auf den Balearen zum Charter angeboten. Die Woche kostet ab 345.000 Euro . Zu den Attraktionen an Bord gehören unter anderem eine Wasserrutsche , ein Heimkino und mehrere Sonnendecks. Die sechs Suiten sind in sanften Champagnertönen gehalten.

Steile Karriere mit Immobilieninvestitionen

René Benko begann seine Karriere im Immobilienbereich Ende der 90er-Jahre mit Anfang 20. Er renovierte damals leerstehende Dachböden und widmete sie zu Luxuswohnungen um. Mit seinem Unternehmen Signa Holding investiert er vor allem in Top-Immobilien in Innenstädten.

In Deutschland ist der 44-Jährige vor allem durch seine Investition in die Warenhausketten Karstadt und Kaufhof bekannt. Auch das bekannte Berliner Kaufhaus KaDeWe gehört dem Österreicher. Seit einigen Jahren investiert Benko auch im Medienbereich. Zu seiner Gruppe gehört unter anderem die " Kronen Zeitung" .

Benko war zuletzt im vergangenen Jahr bei einem privaten Wirtschaftsforum im Castell Son Claret auf Mallorca in Erscheinung getreten, gab damals der TV-Moderatorin Sabine Chistiansen ein Interview. /pss

Noticia guardada en tu perfil

Ver noticias guardadas

• Meistgelesen
• Nach Ende bei "Goodbye Deutschland" und Vox: Sendestart für neue Doku-Soap mit Mallorca-Auswanderin Danni Büchner steht fest
• Tödlicher Leichtsinn: Wie die Urlauber beim Unwetter die Naturkräfte in der Tramuntana unterschätzten
• Urlauber leblos aufgefunden: Unwetter auf Mallorca fordert erstes Menschenleben
• Warnstufen vorbei, dafür ist es plötzlich deutlich kühler auf Mallorca
• Jetzt also doch: Amnestie für Schwarzbauten soll Ferienvermietung beinhalten
• Urlauberjunge in Hotelpool an der Playa de Palma ertrunken: Rettungsschwimmern droht Prozess wegen fahrlässiger Tötung
• Das Unwetter nähert sich der Insel: Paseo Marítimo in Palma ist gesperrt
• Warnstufe Orange gilt auf Mallorca: Wann das Unwetter am heftigsten sein wird

Urlauber von Sturzbach mitgerissen: Rettungsteam findet Schuh und Hose

Warum das bei Urlaubern beliebte Mäuerchen an der Playa de Palma verschwinden soll

Wettertrend für Escorca: Prognosen und Details für die kommenden 7 Tage (06.09.2024 - 13.09.2024)

Wetter in Algaida (6.9.2024 bis 13.9.2024): Tägliche Wettervorhersage und Temperaturtrends (6.9.2024)

Wetter in Llucmajor (06.09.2024 bis 13.09.2024): Aktuelle Wetterentwicklung und 7-Tage-Prognose

7-Tage-Wettertrend für Selva, Mallorca: Wechselhafte Bedingungen und leichte Regenschauer (6.9.2024)

Das Wetter in Sineu: Tägliche Prognosen und Trends für die kommende Woche (06.09.2024 bis 13.09.2024)

Wetter in Bunyola, Mallorca: Aktuelle Vorhersage und 7-Tage-Trend (6.9.2024)

• Today's news
• Reviews and deals
• Climate change
• 2024 election
• Fall allergies
• Health news
• Mental health
• Sexual health
• Family health
• So mini ways
• Unapologetically
• Buying guides

Entertainment

• How to Watch
• My Portfolio
• Latest News
• Stock Market
• Biden Economy
• Stocks: Most Actives
• Stocks: Gainers
• Stocks: Losers
• Trending Tickers
• World Indices
• US Treasury Bonds Rates
• Top Mutual Funds
• Options: Highest Open Interest
• Options: Highest Implied Volatility
• Basic Materials
• Communication Services
• Consumer Cyclical
• Consumer Defensive
• Financial Services
• Industrials
• Real Estate
• Stock Comparison
• Advanced Chart
• Currency Converter
• Credit Cards
• Balance Transfer Cards
• Cash-back Cards
• Rewards Cards
• Travel Cards
• Credit Card Offers
• Best Free Checking
• Student Loans
• Personal Loans
• Car insurance
• Mortgage Refinancing
• Mortgage Calculator
• Morning Brief
• Market Domination
• Market Domination Overtime
• Asking for a Trend
• Opening Bid
• Stocks in Translation
• Lead This Way
• Good Buy or Goodbye?
• Financial Freestyle
• Capitol Gains
• Living Not So Fabulously
• Decoding Retirement
• Fantasy football
• Pro Pick 'Em
• College Pick 'Em
• Fantasy baseball
• Fantasy hockey
• Fantasy basketball
• Download the app
• Daily fantasy
• Scores and schedules
• GameChannel
• World Baseball Classic
• Premier League
• CONCACAF League
• Champions League
• Motorsports
• Horse racing
• Newsletters

New on Yahoo

• Privacy Dashboard

Yahoo Finance

Luxury property billionaire might have seen his fortune become completely worthless overnight after his firm filed for insolvency.

Rene Benko reportedly liked to joke that only the British Royal family and the Pope had a more exclusive property portfolio than him.

After all, the billionaire controlled Signa Holding, a complex web of real estate companies which ultimately held half of New York's Chrysler Building as well as a stake in London's famous Selfridges department store, and more.

However whether Benko's position will continue to stand up to comparison with a monarchy and the Catholic Church remains to be seen. The empire had been valued at €23 billion ($24 billion) in assets at the end of 2022, but last week Signa filed for bankruptcy.

Signa filed for insolvency in Austrian courts—where the holding group is based—on Nov. 29. According to the filing seen by Fortune , creditors have until Jan. 15, 2024 to register their interests.

"The aim is the orderly continuation of business operations… and the sustainable restructuring of the company," it said, according to Reuters.

Unclear outcome

What this means for Benko—previously valued at around $4 billion—and his family is unclear.

According to Bloomberg, the Benko Family Private Trust held 66% of Signa's parent company. There are two offshoots from the holding group defined on Sigma's website as real estate and retail arms.

On the real estate side is Signa Prime, which owns exclusive real estate; Signa Development, which invests in the likes of office blocks and residential towers; Signa RFR US Selection, which acquires "trophy assets" with a focus on New York City; and Signa Luxury Hotels.

On the retail side is Sign Premium which runs the The KaDeWe Group, a group of luxury department stores in Germany, and the Signa Department Store Group.

How the collapse into administration by its holding group impacts its subsidiaries remains to be seen, with experts saying even insiders may be at a loss as to what happens next.

“This will be one of the most complex corporate restructurings since the financial crisis,” one Vienna-based lawyer told the Financial Times.

According to Bloomberg's Billionaire's Index , Benko's stake in the conglomerate launched in 2000 has already imploded by $2 billion alone this year.

The news came after Benko, who founded the business, stepped down as chairman in mid-November. In a statement posted to Sigma's LinkedIn page , the business added: "René Benko today handed over the chairmanship of the Advisory Board of SIGNA Holding to Arndt Geiwitz… The Benko Family Private Foundation will continue to be the largest shareholder of the holding company."

Benko added: “In the current situation, this is the best solution for the company, its partners, investors and employees. It is now important to restore trust, and I want to make my contribution to this. SIGNA's real estate portfolio is and remains unique. I am absolutely sure that the company can have a very good future."

Signa did not respond to Fortune's request for comment.

Trouble brewing

The real estate kingpin may already be scaling back on his billionaire lifestyle.

Last last month, Austrian paper the Kurier reported that 46-year-old Benko was selling his triple-deck luxury yacht, RoMa, for €39.9 million (about $43.4 million).

However the asset, which Benko reportedly purchased in 2015, was subsequently delisted and has now been put up for charter. According to YachtCharterFleet —an Airbnb for yachts—RoMa features a swimming pool, movie theatre, and a gym.

It can host up to 12 guests and comes equipped with scuba diving equipment, jet skis, an inflatable sea trampoline and a floating pool.

It can chartered for the princely sum of €420,000 a week in peak summer season, or €345,000 in the low winter season. However of course, chartering a vessel of this size comes with overheads, so extra costs of around €30,000 a week are also to be expected.

Benko isn't the only European luxury mogul who is suffering the after-effects of the pandemic at the moment.

Sigma, like many other real estate businesses, has been battered by higher interest rates that have pushed down property valuations, as well as by businesses scaling back their office presence and as a result, needing less real estate.

It's perhaps a familiar story in the adjacent luxury retail sector, with Bernard Arnault-owned conglomerate LVMH seeing spending scale back as consumers return to "normal" after the upheaval of COVID.

“After three roaring years, and outstanding years, growth is converging toward numbers that are more in line with historical average”, LVMH’s CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony  told analysts .

This story was originally featured on Fortune.com

• Work & Careers
• Life & Arts

How Austria’s political elite helped René Benko’s rise

Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world. Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expert commentary and analysis you can trust.

Try unlimited access Only $1 for 4 weeks

• Then $75 per month
• New customers only
• Cancel anytime during your trial

Keep reading for $1

Explore our subscriptions

Find the plan that suits you best.

Professional

Premium access for businesses and educational institutions.

• Get Started

Check if your university or organisation offers FT membership to read for free.

Luxury property billionaire might have seen his fortune become completely worthless overnight after his firm filed for insolvency

Rene Benko reportedly liked to joke that only the British royal family and the Pope had a more exclusive property portfolio than his.

After all, the billionaire controlled Signa Holding, a complex web of real estate companies which ultimately held half of New York’s Chrysler Building as well as a stake in London’s famous Selfridges department store, and more.

However, whether Benko’s position will continue to stand up to comparison with a monarchy and the Catholic Church remains to be seen. The empire had been valued at €23 billion ($24 billion) in assets at the end of 2022, but last week Signa filed for bankruptcy.

Signa filed for insolvency in Austrian courts—where the holding group is based—on Nov. 29. According to the filing seen by Fortune , creditors have until Jan. 15, 2024, to register their interests.

“The aim is the orderly continuation of business operations…and the sustainable restructuring of the company,” it said, according to Reuters.

Unclear outcome

What this means for Benko—previously valued at around $4 billion—and his family is unclear.

According to Bloomberg, the Benko Family Private Trust held 66% of Signa’s parent company. There are two offshoots from the holding group defined on Sigma’s website as real estate and retail arms.

On the real estate side is Signa Prime, which owns exclusive real estate; Signa Development, which invests in the likes of office blocks and residential towers; Signa RFR US Selection, which acquires “trophy assets” with a focus on New York City; and Signa Luxury Hotels.

On the retail side is Sign Premium, which runs the the KaDeWe Group, a group of luxury department stores in Germany, and the Signa Department Store Group.

How the collapse into administration by its holding group impacts its subsidiaries remains to be seen, with experts saying even insiders may be at a loss as to what happens next.

“This will be one of the most complex corporate restructurings since the financial crisis,” one Vienna-based lawyer told the Financial Times.

According to Bloomberg’s Billionaire’s Index , Benko’s stake in the conglomerate launched in 2000 has already imploded by $2 billion alone this year.

The news came after Benko, who founded the business, stepped down as chairman in mid-November. In a statement posted to Sigma’s LinkedIn page , the business added: “René Benko today handed over the chairmanship of the Advisory Board of SIGNA Holding to Arndt Geiwitz… The Benko Family Private Foundation will continue to be the largest shareholder of the holding company.”

Benko added: “In the current situation, this is the best solution for the company, its partners, investors, and employees. It is now important to restore trust, and I want to make my contribution to this. SIGNA’s real estate portfolio is and remains unique. I am absolutely sure that the company can have a very good future.”

Signa did not respond to Fortune’s request for comment.

Trouble brewing

The real estate kingpin may already be scaling back on his billionaire lifestyle.

Last last month, Austrian paper the Kurier reported that 46-year-old Benko was selling his triple-deck luxury yacht, RoMa, for €39.9 million (about $43.4 million).

However, the asset, which Benko reportedly purchased in 2015, was subsequently delisted and has now been put up for charter. According to YachtCharterFleet —an Airbnb for yachts— RoMa features a swimming pool, a movie theater, and a gym.

It can host up to 12 guests and comes equipped with scuba diving equipment, Jet Skis, an inflatable sea trampoline, and a floating pool.

It can be chartered for the princely sum of €420,000 a week in peak summer season, or €345,000 in the low winter season. However, of course, chartering a vessel of this size comes with overheads, so extra costs of around €30,000 a week are also to be expected.

Benko isn’t the only European luxury mogul who is suffering the after-effects of the pandemic at the moment.

Sigma, like many other real estate businesses, has been battered by higher interest rates that have pushed down property valuations, as well as by businesses scaling back their office presence and as a result, needing less real estate.

It’s perhaps a familiar story in the adjacent luxury retail sector, with Bernard Arnault–owned conglomerate LVMH seeing spending scale back as consumers return to “normal” after the upheaval of COVID.

“After three roaring years, and outstanding years, growth is converging toward numbers that are more in line with historical average,” LVMH’s CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony  told analysts .

Latest in Companies

Exclusive: Coinbase and Square vets aim to level up stablecoins with Bridge and $58 million in funding

Arrest of Telegram CEO raises concerns over app’s leadership, investor cites ‘dictatorship’

Exclusive: Microsoft-backed Space and Time raises $20 million to merge AI and blockchain

Campaign finance charges against girlfriend of FTX exec show political fallout from Bankman-Fried still ongoing

PayPal partners with crypto platform Anchorage Digital to offer stablecoin rewards—despite murky legal rules

Arch wants to rebuild trust in crypto lending with $5 million in funding and a $70 million debt facility backed by Galaxy

Most popular.

Mountain Dew will pay for you to move to this part of the country

A ‘ticking time bomb’ could decimate your retirement savings, tax expert says

Trump Media erases all 2024 stock gains days before Donald Trump can cash out his $1.95 billion stake

Billionaire Hermès dynasty is so rich it can afford to make distant Gen Z relatives millionaires overnight

Swiss watchmakers put employees on state-funded furlough as luxury demand disappears

California beauty queen accused of stealing millions from friends in Ponzi scheme

La mossa di Macron

Giovanni Serafini

1 mese a 3,99 €

Benko vende il suo superyacht 'Roma' per 40 milioni di euro

Lungo 62 offre spazio a 12 ospiti e 12 membri di equipaggio.

Nella ricerca di nuova liquidità Benko, il magnate austriaco e fondatore della Signa, si separa di una parte della sua ricca collezione d'arte e vende anche il suo superyacht 'Roma'. Come riferisce la stampa austriaca, il panfilo lungo 62 metri è in vendita sul portale Alpha Yachting con un prezzo di 39,9 milioni di euro. 'Roma', che - secondo Vesselfinder - attualmente si trova a Mallorca, offre spazio a 12 ospiti e 12 membri di equipaggio, dispone di un cinema, una palestra, di una piscina al coperto e di uno scivolo d'acqua dalla flybridge. Secondo la stampa, si tratta di un vero e proprio affare, visto che per yacht di questo livello si deve calcolare un milione di euro a metro.

© Riproduzione riservata

Iscriviti alla Newsletter .

Il modo più facile di rimanere sempre aggiornati.

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

• Registrieren
• Abonnent werden
• Best of BI+
• Insider (US)
• Abonnement Abo
• Menü öffnen / schliessen

Bericht: Dieser Millionär soll René Benkos Luxusyacht gekauft haben

Nach signa-pleite: dieser millionär soll die rené benkos luxusyacht gekauft haben, laut einem medienbericht.

Link kopiert!

Ein Gericht auf der Kanalinsel Guernsey hat einen Millionenbetrag einer Stiftung von René Benko eingefroren, berichten die österreichische Zeitung „Krone“ und „News“.

Hintergrund ist ein internationales Schiedsverfahren, bei dem der arabische Staatsfonds Mubadala rund 700 Millionen Euro von der Signa-Gruppe und deren Gründer Benko fordert.

Es geht demnach um die 62-Meter- Yacht RoMa, die Benko genutzt haben soll, um Investoren zu gewinnen. Die Yacht soll einer Tochtergesellschaft der Laura Privatstiftung gehört haben.

Ein Gericht auf der Kanalinsel Guernsey soll einen Millionenbetrag einer Stiftung von René Benko eingefroren haben, berichten die österreichische Zeitung „Krone“ und „News“.

Hintergrund ist ein internationales Schiedsverfahren, bei dem der arabische Staatsfonds Mubadala rund 700 Millionen Euro von der Signa-Gruppe und deren Gründer Benko fordert. Es geht um die 62-Meter- Yacht RoMa, die Benko auch genutzt haben soll, um Investoren zu gewinnen.

Die Yacht soll im Besitz der Tochtergesellschaft der Laura Privatstiftung gewesen sein. Nachdem die Signa pleite ging, wurde die Yacht zum Verkauf gestellt. Am Ende wurde sie den Berichten zufolge für 25 Millionen Euro an Paul van Zuydam, den Eigentümer der Le-Creuset-Gruppe, verkauft. Van Zuydam, ein südafrikanischer Unternehmer, soll ein Vermögen von einer halben Milliarde Euro besitzen. Le Creuset ist bekannt für Küchenutensilien.

Warum der einkassierte Millionenbetrag ein schwerer Schlag für Benko sein könnte

Im offiziellen Gerichtsdokument heißt es dem Bericht von „Krone“ zufolge unter dem Titel „Weltweite Einfrieranordnung“, dass man bis auf Weiteres nicht über den Verkaufserlös der Yacht RoMa verfügen dürfe.

Der Anwalt von René Benko kündigte laut dem „Krone“-Bericht an, dass er die Anordnung anfechten werde.

Dieser Artikel erschien am 12. Juni 2024 und wurde aktualisiert.

Verwandte Artikel

• Jeff Bezos‘ teure Hobbys: Von der Super-Yacht bis zum neuesten Privat-Jet
• Crew-Mitglied der Bayesian sagt, er sei „auf den Wänden“ der Yacht von Mike Lynch gelaufen, um Passagiere zu retten
• Superyacht-Tragödie um Tech-Milliardär Mike Lynch sei menschliches Versagen, so der Chef des Bootsbauers
• Die italienische Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen den Kapitän der Superyacht von Michael Lynch
• Nach Bayesian-Untergang: Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt wegen Tötung

Mehr zum Thema

Empfehlungen, aktuelle news.

• Ich wurde in meinem Job zu schnell befördert – für meine spätere Karriere war das demütigend
• Meine Kinder bekamen mit 6 und 9 Jahren ihr erstes Handy – warum das die richtige Entscheidung war
• Laut Stiftung Warentest: Das sind die besten Produkte für Lippenpflege
• Landtagswahl in Brandenburg: AfD legt in neuer Umfrage deutlich zu – die SPD aber auch
• Kurssturz bei Nvidia hat eine attraktive Kaufgelegenheit geschaffen, sagt die Bank of America