BIC Group - Press Release
Clichy - 02 January 2019
Transfer of Haco Industries Kenya Stationery
Manufacturing and Distribution to BIC
completed
BIC announces today it has completed the transfer of Haco Industries Kenya Ltd manufacturing facilities in Kenya and distribution of Stationery,how did charley steiner break his back Lighters, and Shavers in East Africa to BIC. The transaction was unconditionally approved by the Competition Authority of Kenya on 31
st
October 2018.
As announced on 31
st
August 2018, this acquisition is in line with BIC`s continued growth strategy in Africa, one of the most promising markets for BIC products in the world.
Contacts
Investor Relations
:
+33 1 45 19 52 00
Press
Contacts
Sophie Palliez-Capian
Albane de La Tour d`Artaise
Albane.DeLaTourD`[email protected]
Michèle Ventura
Isabelle de Segonzac: +33 1 53 70 74 70
For more information, please consult the corporate website:
www.bicworld.com
2019 Agenda (all dates to be confirmed)
Full Year 2018 results
13 February 2019
Meeting - BIC Headquarters
First Quarter 2019 results
25 April 2019
Conference call
2019 AGM
22 May 2019
Meeting - BIC Headquarters
About BIC
BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers. For more than 70 years, BIC has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide for identifying BIC products which are sold in more than 160 countries around the world. In 2017, BIC Net Sales were 2,041.4 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris" and is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes. BIC is also part of the following Socially Responsible Investment indexes:
CDP`s "Leadership Level" (A-) and "Leadership Level" for the additional "Supplier" module, Euronext Vigeo - Eurozone 120, Euronext
Vigeo - Europe 120, FTSE4Good indexes,
Ethibel Pioneer and Ethibel Excellence Investment Registers,
Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe, Stoxx Global ESG Leaders Index.
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