3 months ended 31 March 2012
CEO Magnus Brännström comments
"I am pleased with the first quarter results, despite the lower average sales force, primarily coming from the setback in recruitment during the end of the third quarter 2011. Our efforts to return to growth and improve profitability have led to promising results on sales, productivity and margins - however, market dynamics remain challenging. It is also important to highlight the cash flow, further reducing the net debt. In addition to these achievements we will in the coming quarter focus on growth of the sales force and thereby lay a solid foundation for the future."
For further information, please contact:
Magnus Brännström, Chief Executive Officer, Tel: +352 691 151 930
Gabriel Bennet, Chief Financial Officer, Tel: +41 798 263 713
Joakim Banestig, Sr. Dir. Investor Relations, Tel: +41 791 033 521
Johanna Palm, Sr. Man. Investor Relations, Tel: +46 765 422 672
Oriflame Cosmetics S.A. 24 Avenue Emile Reuter, L-2420, Luxembourg www.oriflame.com Company registration no B.8835