Le jeudi 26 juin et le vendredi 27 juin Benetton Group participera à la troisième édition du South Europe Midcap Event organisé par CF&B Communication et coordonné par Euromobiliare pour Benetton. Cet événement, qui se déroulera dans les Salons France-Amériques à Paris, est entièrement dédié à des rencontres entre des investisseurs et des sociétés cotées de l'Europe du sud, en particulier d'Italie, d'Espagne, du Portugal et de Grèce.
Emilio Foà, Directeur Financier, et Mara Di Giorgio, Relations Investisseurs, y représenteront la société. Pour s'inscrire et obtenir des informations complémentaires nous vous recommandons de consulter le site internet www.midcapevents.com.
Today, the Benetton Group is present in 120 countries around the world. Its core business is fashion apparel: a group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands, the casual United Colors of Benetton, the glamour oriented Sisley, Playlife American college style and Killer Loop streetwear. The Group produces over 150 million garments every year. Its network of over 5,800 contemporary stores around the world, offers high quality customer services and generates a total turnover of over 2 billion euro. The development of Benetton's commercial network, characterised by prestigious locations in historic and commercial centres and by the high level of customer services offered, has been supported by a major programme of investment worldwide. The Benetton stores carry complete collections, as well as a wide selection of accessories, offering a full range of Benetton style and quality.
Benetton's philosophy of quality, knowledge and teamwork are the key values of its long tradition and history and milestones for the next future.
Benetton Group net revenues in first quarter 2008 increased by 465 million euro (+3.4%), in line with the already-announced full year forecast. Net income, of 29 million euro, grew by 8.6%, and the operating profit amount to 47 million, 10.2% of revenues compared with the first quarter of 2007.
For further information and contacts:
Investor Relations
Phone +39 0422519412
www.benettongroup.com/investors
www.benettonir.mobi
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