Societe Bic - BB- Profile

Societe Bic(BIC). The Group's principal activity is to produce and distribute stationery products. The Group operates under three major segments, Stationery products, Lighters and Razors. Under stationery products, the Group offers pens, pencils, markers, felt pens, crayons, whiteners, erasers and glue. Under lighters, the Group offers classic, electronic and utility lighters and lighter cases. Under razors, the Group offers razors for men and women. The Group markets its products under the brand names Bic, Conte, Bic Kids, Stypen, Sheaffer, Wite-Out and Tipp-Ex. The Group operates mainly in Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Middle-East and Asia. In 2006, the Group acquired Pimaco. Stationery Products accounted for 51% of 2006 revenues; Lighters, 27%; Razors, 18% and Other, 4%