Group sales for the third quarter 2008 have developed strongly in
most markets, and will be approximately 30% in Euro, implying even
stronger sales growth in local currency. Sales growth for Russia was
approximately 36% in local currency mainly due to strong recruitment.
Margins for the third quarter are expected to be slightly stronger
than last year (8.6% before restructuring costs).
As a consequence, Oriflame is increasing its sales outlook for the
year, which previously was to increase sales by above 15% in local
currency. Sales growth for 2008 is now expected to be above 20% in
local currency. The outlook that the operating margin is expected to
improve despite the prevailing exchange rate environment remains
unchanged.
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 interim report for the period
January - September on 22 October.
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 Investor Relations Telephone: +46 765 422
Manager 709
Oriflame is an international cosmetics company selling direct, with
sales in 61 countries. Oriflame offers a complete range of high
quality skincare, fragrances, colour cosmetics, toiletries and
accessories, marketed through a sales force of independent sales
consultants. Although the company has grown rapidly it has never lost
sight of its original business concept - natural Swedish cosmetics,
sold from friend to friend. Oriflame is a co-founder of World
Childhood Foundation. Oriflame Cosmetics is listed on the Nordic
Exchange.
The press release can also be downloaded from the following link:
Oriflame issues trading update for Q3 and increases full year outlook
| Source: Oriflame Cosmetics S.A.