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Oriflame's adjusted net profit EUR84.4m in 2013
M2 - Mon Feb 17, 6:46AM CST
Cosmetics company Oriflame Cosmetics SA (FRA:OFC.F)(BER:OFC.BE)(OTC:OLFMF), based in Luxembourg, reported on Friday adjusted net profit of EUR84.4m, or adjusted EPS of EUR1.52, for the year 2013, from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2013.
Market Research: Europe Direct Selling Report 2013
M2 - Tue Nov 12, 3:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ljkbcf/europe_direct) has announced the addition of the "Europe Direct Selling Report 2013" report to their offering. The recent ""Europe Direct Selling Report 2013"" points out that Europe is the third largest region in the world in terms of the volume of direct sales. The three largest markets in Europe were among the top direct selling countries in the world: France, Germany and Russia each had sales of several billion EUR in 2013. While many countries in the region saw a decline in sales as a consequence of the economic turndown, overall direct selling revenues for the region increased by small one-digit percentage point. Direct Sales in Europe continue growth despite economic downturn. The recent "Europe Direct Selling Report 2013" by Hamburg-based secondary market research company points out that Europe is the third largest region in the world in terms of the volume of direct sales. The three largest markets in Europe were among the top direct selling countries in the world: France, Germany and Russia each had sales of several billion EUR in 2013. While many countries in the region saw a decline in sales as a consequence of the economic downturn, overall direct selling revenues for the region increased by small one-digit percentage point. Economic troubles in Europe affected the direct selling market in two ways: sales decreased in selected countries in 2012, such as Italy and Portugal, but the number of direct selling representatives grew as more people seek a source of additional or even primary income. Cosmetics and personal care items lead direct sales in Europe The leading product category for direct sales in Europe is cosmetics and personal care items, with a share of over a third on total sales, followed by wellness products. In some countries, such as Sweden, wellness is ahead, while in other, for example Ukraine and Turkey, beauty products take up over two thirds of the market. The best performing direct selling company in 2012 globally was Amway, with one-digit growth in global sales. Avon and Herbalife took second and third places, with sales of both companies decreasing in 2012. The largest European direct selling company among worldwide leaders in 2012 was Germany-based Vorwerk. Also in the top 10 global companies was Oriflame, registered in Luxemburg. Along with Avon, Oriflame has taken strong positions in several European markets, especially in Eastern Europe. A Russian company made its way to the top 50 global direct selling companies in 2012: Faberlic with EUR 257 million sales. Key Topics Covered: Management Summary Europe: Regional Central Europe Western Europe Eastern Europe Scandinavia Direct Selling Players Companies Mentioned - Amway - Avon Products, Inc. - Herbalife Ltd. - Vorwerk & Co. KG - Natura Cosmeticos SA - Mary Kay Inc. - Tupperware Brands Corp - Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Oriflame Cosmetics SA - ViSalus For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lj...ope_direct About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Oriflame intends to align legal structure with ongoing operational changes
M2 - Wed Apr 17, 4:45AM CDT
Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame Cosmetics SA (STO:ORISDB) announced today that it plans to align its legal structure with the group operations, to improve operational efficiencies.
Oriflame's SEK350m share buyback programme concludes
M2 - Wed Apr 17, 4:40AM CDT
Swedish cosmetics company Oriflame Cosmetics SA (STO:ORISDB) today announced the conclusion of its share buyback programme to repurchase up to 5,712,113 of the company's shares, or Swedish Depositary Receipts (SDRs), equivalent to 10% of the current share capital, which was initiated on and authorised by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 19 December 2012.