Royal Copenhagen becomes part of Fiskars
Fiskars Corporation Stock Exchange Release January 4, 2013 at 12:30 EET
The acquisition of Royal Copenhagen, announced in December 2012, has been completed as planned and Royal Copenhagen has become a part of Fiskars’ Home business area. The acquisition enables Fiskars to consolidate a unique portfolio of leading Scandinavian design brands and strengthens Fiskars position further in Asia, where Royal Copenhagen ranks among the leading brands selling premium dining products.
FISKARS CORPORATION
Kari Kauniskangas
President and CEO
Further information:
CFO Ilkka Pitkänen, tel. +358 204 39 5054
Fiskars is a leading global supplier of consumer products for the home, garden and outdoors. The group has a strong portfolio of respected international brands, including Fiskars, Iittala and Gerber. Founded in 1649 and listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Fiskars is Finland's oldest company. Fiskars recorded net sales of EUR 743 million in 2011, and employs some 3,400 people in over 20 countries. www.fiskarsgroup.com