Oriflame issues trading update for 2010 Group sales for the full year 2010 increased by 8% in local currency and approximately 15% in Euro. In its outlook, Oriflame expected sales growth for 2010 to be around 9% in local currency. Group sales for the fourth quarter 2010 have developed slightly weaker than expected, and amounted to approximately 8% in local currency and approximately 15% in Euro, mainly due to challenges with new product registrations in the CIS and a weaker demand than expected in primarily EMEA but also in the CIS. As has been shown historically, Oriflame's quarterly results are affected by a number of factors such as the: · Effectiveness of individual catalogues and product introductions · Effectiveness and timing of recruitment programmes · Timing of sales and marketing activities · The number of effective sales days per quarter · Currency effect on sales and results Oriflame Cosmetics SA is publishing its full year 2010 report on 16 February. For further information, please contact: Magnus Brännström Chief Executive Officer Telephone: +41 798 263 754 Gabriel Bennet Chief Financial Officer Telephone: +41 798 263 713 Patrik Linzenbold Senior Director IR Telephone: +46 765 422 709
Oriflame issues trading update for 2010
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