Regulatory News:
BIC Group (Paris:BB) announced that BIC Graphic USA has completed its acquisition of Atchison Products, Inc., a supplier of promotional totes, bags, coolers and backpacks in the USA.
On August 20th 2007, BIC Group had announced that BIC Graphic USA had signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Company.
About Atchison Products
Atchison Products, Inc., headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, USA, was founded in 1908 under the original name of Atchison Leather Products.The Company, which posted sales in 2006 of approximately USD 15 million, has approximately 125 employees and is focused on providing products designed with style, value, and lasting quality. The product line, which is currently marketed throughout the USA, is available exclusively through promotional products distributors. Atchison Products is an active member of Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) and a supplier subscriber to the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI). Visit Atchison Products at www.atchisonbags.com
About BIC
BIC Graphic USA is a leading supplier to the promotional products industry. Its facilities, located in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, manufacture, assemble, print and package BIC®, Sheaffer®, and Solis by BIC® products. BIC Group is a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers. For more than 50 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 in the world. BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world. In 2006, BIC recorded net sales of 1,448 million euros. The Company is listed in the Eurolist Euronext Paris, the SBF120 and CAC Mid 100 indexes. BIC is also part of the FTSE4Good Europe Index.
For more information, please consult the corporate web site: www.bicworld.com
This document contains forward-looking statements. Although BIC believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
A description of the risks borne by BIC appears in section "Risks and opportunities" of BIC "Document de Référence" filed with the French financial markets authority (AMF) on April 4th, 2007.
