FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release and Availability of the
2023 Universal Registration Document
Clichy, France – March 28, 2024 – The French version of the 2023 Universal Registration Document was filed with the A.M.F (Autorité des Marchés Financiers: French Financial Markets Authority) on March 28, 2024.
The document is available on BIC’s website (www.bic.com in the Investors’ section under Universal Registration Document) as well as on the website of the A.M.F (www.amf-france.org). It is available to the public under current regulatory conditions.
The 2023 Universal Registration Document contains XBRL tags (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) for its financial statements, as BIC adopted the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF).
The document includes:
- the Annual Financial Report,
- the Management report of the Board of Directors for 2023,
- the Report on Corporate Governance of the Board of Directors (including the compensation policy for corporate officers),
- information regarding BIC’s social, environmental, and societal responsibility,
- the description of the share buyback program,
- the Reports from the Statutory Auditors and their fees,
- the draft resolutions submitted by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting to be held on May 29, 2024, as well as the Board of Directors report on the draft resolutions.
ABOUT BIC
A world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday Life. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable, essential products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC Kids™, BIC FlexTM, BodyMark by BICTM, Cello®, Djeep, Lucky Stationary, Rocketbook, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Us. TM, Wite-Out®, Inkbox, and more. In 2023, BIC Net Sales were €2,263 million. The Company is listed on Euronext Paris, is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It has received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit www.bic.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.
CONTACTS
| Investor Relations team investors.info@bicworld.com Brice Paris VP Investor Relations +33 1 45 19 55 28 brice.paris@bicworld.com | Isabelle de Segonzac Image 7, Press Relations contact + 33 6 89 87 61 39 isegonzac@image7.fr |
AGENDA
All dates are subject to change
| 1st Quarter 2024 Results | April 23, 2024 (post market close) |
| 2024 Annual General Meeting | May 29, 2024 |
| 2nd Quarter and 1st Half 2024 Results | July 31, 2024 (post market close) |
| 3rd Quarter and 9 Months 2024 Results | October 23, 2024 (post market close) |
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