Regulatory News:
Intercos S.p.A., the global leader in the development and subcontracting
of beauty products for the world's leading color cosmetics companies,
announces a financing platform of up to 50 million euros, without voting
rights, with subscription guaranteed by Intercos’ main shareholder, Mr.
Dario Ferrari. This agreement ensures financing for the 2010-2014
business development plan. Eurazeo (Paris:RF) owns 25.1% of Intercos'
capital through Euraleo and retains the option to subscribing its
pro-rata share through the end of 2010.
In addition to the financing agreement, Intercos also renegotiated its
debt with covenants adapted to the new business plan, and debt
maturities extended up to 2016.
In 2010, Intercos recorded a strong rebound in sales orders with 204
million euros as of September 30, 2010 compared with 151 million euros
for the same period in 2009, or 35% growth, in line with the volume of
orders of 2008. For the first 9 months of 2010, preliminary consolidated
sales reached 177 million euros, compared to 159 million euros for the
same period of 2009, an increase of 12%. EBITDA was 21 million euros
compared to 16 million euros for the same period last year, an increase
of 27%. This return to growth is a reflection of strong market trends in
emerging economies and the U.S. and confirms Intercos' long term vision
of international manufacturing and innovation.
At the beginning of 2010 Intercos launched a new business plan for
2010-2014 based on organic growth and targeted acquisitions to enable
long-term partnerships with leading global brands and retailers. The
business plan also foresees an expansion in new countries such as Brazil
and an increase in Intercos' market share in Europe and the U.S. The
business plan also anticipates new investments in R&D to maintain
Intercos' leading edge in innovation and in the formulation of skin care
and color cosmetics products.
About Intercos
Intercos is the world leader in the development and production of color
cosmetic products for major global cosmetics brands and retailers.
Intercos also participates in the skin care market through its Swiss
subsidiary CRB. Intercos invests in R&D and innovation in its nine
production centers around the world, with operations in Europe, North
America and Asia. Intercos Customers are 25 of the Top 30 Company in the
color cosmetics market which represents around 77% of the Global Market
Intercos is controlled by its founder Dario Ferrari and has Eurazeo as a
significant shareholder.
About Eurazeo
With a diversified portfolio of nearly 4 billion euros in assets,
significant investment capacity and a long-term investment strategy,
Eurazeo is one of the leading listed investment companies in Europe.
Eurazeois the majority or leading shareholder in Accor, ANF, APCOA,
Edenred, Elis, Europcar and Rexel.
Eurazeo’s shares are quoted on the Paris Euronext Eurolist on a
continuous basis (ISIN code: FR0000121121, Bloomberg Code: RF FP,
Reuters Code: EURA.PA).
Eurazeo 2010 financial calendar
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3rd Quarter 2010 revenues will be released November 10, 2010
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2010 revenues will be released February 10, 2011
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2010 results will be released March 25, 2011
For further information, please visit our website: www.eurazeo.com
