ABC 09 Alphabet of Good Fun

Atlantic Grupa Newsletter No. 13, July 2009 Quarterly issue

The General Assembly of Atlantic Grupa Held

The Consumer Health Care Division in the Kosovian market

Tomislav Matusinović appointed Berlin in colours a Member of the Neva in a new of Multipower Management Board modern building NEWS

Neva in a new modern Desert for Monta building in Rakitje

Ten years ago, the hand manufacture of sandwiches with only six employees entered the Atlantic’s family. Prior to that, the former sandwich “ZagrepËanec” could have been purcha- sed only in several loca- tions in Zagreb and its surroundings, around a hundred sandwiches were produced daily and their expiry period was only two days. Atlantic recognised the potential which this sandwich, due to its general recognisability and high daily consumption, could have in domestic and regional markets. Therefore, in 1999 major investments were ini- tiated that included a systematic development of the pro- Neva’s new building duction plant, necessary equipment for the production and distribution of sandwiches throughout Croatia, em- Production facilities for the manufacture of cosmeti- constructed in line with the latest industrial standar- ployment of professional and motivated personnel, all re- cs and personal care products within Neva will soon ds and, naturally, with a good tradition of manufactu- sulting in a creation of a new product category in Croatia become a neighbour to their sister company Fidifarm ring processes in line with internationally recognised (sandwiches with prolonged freshness and duration, wi- in Rakitje. The newly built plant, which construction standards. This project headed by the Investment and thout added preservatives) and thus creating the brand started in March, has been finished in a record-bre- Maintenance Department included a number of orga- Montana. Soon the brand Montana became a synonym aking period and the transfer of manufacturing equi- nisational units within Atlantic Grupa, whose determi- for ready-made sandwiches of prolonged freshness in pment is underway, followed afterwards by final pre- ned work was carried out in a record time. The new the Croatian market. Montana Plus is a modern, reliable, parations to start the plant operations at the new plant has a surface of 2,700 sq. metres and it is desi- technologically and technically equipped company, and location. This decades-long tradition of manufacture gned as two production floors. its products and services meet the requirements of the and quality in Neva will continue in autumn in a plant most demanding consumers and markets. Additionally,

Emil Tedeschi named Businessman of the Year

At the ceremony of the Entrepreneurship Day, the Pre- sident of the Management Board of Atlantic Grupa Emil Tedeschi was awarded Businessman of the Year for 2008 by the expert jury of Kapital Network. This is a prominent award which is given by this first business television in Croatia and the region in two categories - Businessman of the Year and Business Event of the Year. An expert jury consists of 24 journalists and edi- tors from different media who cover business themes. “The Kapital Network’s award is a reputable award given credence by relevant people who cover business in the media. This award is an honour not only for me but certainly also for the employees of Atlan- tic Grupa as well as for all our partners. This award also means a commitment to achieve good results in the future” commented Emil Tedeschi after receiving Emil Tedeschi receives the award for the best Businessman in 2008 the award. NEWS ana´s tenth birthday

the company is the first Croatian sandwich manufactu- on the market while at the same time being the only san- rer which processes are certified according to HACCP dwiches of this type in Croatia as well as in the region. and ISO standards and it is also a member of the Euro- In the preparation of sandwiches, high-quality ingredi- pean Sandwich Association. Montana sandwiches can be ents are used and they are packaged without preserva- bought at around 700 sales points in almost every part of tives in a special atmospheric combination that preser- Croatia and, apart from retail, they are avai- ves the sandwich freshness for even lable in the network of gas pumps and more than ten days. In addition to in the HORECA channel as well as 9 types of Montana triangle in the number of specific sales sandwiches, Montana points (ferries, beach faci- classic sandwiches lities, state institutions, in 6 flavours are airports). also very popular Today Montana em- with consumers, ploys over 50 people realising out- and its daily turnover standing growth amounts to more than rates since their 200 thousand kuna. launch two years Apart from 3 types ago. of sandwiches and the There is also a sweet assortment, Mon- Montana mini classic tana expanded its business sandwich, intended for operations to the segment of pri- sale in vending machines procurement of new refrigerators, a label “10 YEARS OF vate label sandwiches and it is an exc- and, for the tenth anniversary, MONTANA QUALITY” on all products as well as increased lusive manufacturer of sandwiches for Klara, Montana assortment is expanded to the promotion and awards to consumers in the season. Costa Caffe and Konzum (K Plus). In the product range sweet assortment as well - two types of Montana cooki- The export orientation is one of the strategic focuses of of Montana Plus, there are several categories of sandwi- es, chocolate with cherry and apple-cinnamon, while 2 future business operations of Montana Plus as well as the ches with their individual assortments. Montana triangle types of pies are in preparation (cherry and apple) as well continuous expansion of its assortment, so the enriching sandwiches of prolonged freshness are the most well- as two types of biscuits (chocolate chip and chocolate), of the product range with new products, finding new mar- known in this assortment and have the longest tradition which will be launched during July 2009. To celebrate the kets in new categories, unique products and flavours will ten years of Montana, a number of activities was orga- continue to represent the basis for further business de- nised, among which is the painting of delivery vehicles, velopment. The General Assembly of Atlantic Grupa Held

The General Assembly of Atlantic Grupa d.d. took place on June 15th 2009 in Zagreb. The Chairman of the General Assembly Mr. Siniπa PetroviÊ and the General Assembly was attended by 1.761.843 votes or 71,44% of the total share capital. The General Assembly accepted annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements of Atlantic Grupa, the Annual statement on the state of the company for business year 2008, as well as the Statement of the Supervisory Board on the supervision of business conduct of the company during the business year 2008. The stockholders accepted by the majority of their votes the decision on allocation of the company’s profIt realized in the year 2008, according to which the amount of HRK 17.262.266,00 or 7 kunas per share, will be allocated to the stockholders . Sales representative Hrvoje VukuπiÊ in front of the new-designed vehicle NEWS

Makulin Plus capsules - with an even better formulation Until now Makulin Plus capsules contained two types of capsules (lutein +vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids). With new manufacturing te- chnology, Fidifarm managed to respond to the requirements of modern consumers and offer a product with even greater concentrations of active substances and all of this in only one capsule a day. Makulin®plus capsules now contain increased concen- Innovated products Rosal Soléval trations of active su- This spring the Consumer Health Care Division, within its brand Rosal, introduced an innovated and high-qua- bstances; lutein, ze- lity line of sun care products Soléval. axanthin, vitamin E, Following global market trends, with this new assortment Rosal Soléval the Consumer Health Care Division vitamin C and zinc wanted to offers consumers a wide spectrum of products; from the highest protection factors SPF 50 to low as well as omega-3 protection factors like SPF 15, as well as sun care for babies (or small children) and after sun care. fatty acids with an This product line consists of 8 top-quality formulations; sun milk SPF 50 and 20, baby sun milk SPF 50, sun increased share of lotion spray SPF 30, sun face cream SPF 30, sun milk spray SPF 15, after sun milk and baby after sun milk. DHA: EPA. It is just the All products which offer intense protection from the sun while nurturing and revitalising the skin. They are addition of omega-3 easily spreadable, pleasantly scented and enriched with olive extract or aloe vera extract (face cream and fatty acids, as one after sun care). of the main building The new line of Soléval products are also characterised by a modern design that uses colours to bring to elements of the eye memory summer pleasures and the sun, from which Soléval will offer the best protection and care. retina that ensures a complete eyesight protection. CleanHands spray Australian Tea Tree Oil - for dry hygienic hand - for treating skin diseases

washing The essential oil of the Australian tea tree Melaleuca al- Proper and regular hand hygiene i.e. regular hand ternifolia has been used for medicinal purposes since the washing is a good, simple and inexpensive way of ancient times. Considering its antiseptic and antimyco- preventing the spreading of many contagious disea- tic effect, the tea tree oil can be used for a wide number ses that can be transferred by unclean hands such as of ailments. It is used only locally and most frequently for common cold, flu, infectious diarrhea and viral hepa- the following skin diseases: acne, fungal skin diseases, titis. When soap and water are unavailable, CleanHan- lice. It is also frequently used as an antiseptic for smaller ds spray for dry hygienic hand washing during travel wounds and skin abrasions, burns, insect bites, blisters, is an excellent tool against microbes. vaginal infections and outer ear infections.

Focus on further growth Atlantic Grupa concluded the year 2008 with the total gravated liquidity, the management makes substan- and rationalization revenue of HRK 2 billion, which represents a growth of tial efforts in creation of new opportunities for the 19.1 percent, and operating profit growth of 36 percent organic growth and for the growth via acquisitions. thanks to strong cost management focus and busine- EBIT by Division Sales Profile ss process improvements. In the first quarter of 2009 80 Atlantic delivered 12.5% yoy higher sales on wings of 63,2 + 14,5% 60 FY 08 top-line growth in all divisions with Distribution and FY 07 40 Pharma spearheading the growth. Strong EBIT growth + 12% 23,7 23,4 18,4 + 154,9% of 51.1% yoy was partilly attributed to nonrecurring gain 20 + 81,0% on purchase of minority interest in Cedevita from the 0 44,2 % Own Brands 37,7 % Principal Brands DistributionConsumer Sports and Pharma German development bank DEG. With full awareness of Health Care Functional Food the severity of the macroeconomic downturn and ag- 7,1 % Private Label 11,0 % Farmacia NEWS

Cookies in the Montana way ® KRE-ALKALYN In addition to its already well-known salty assortment, CXT+ for its 10th birthday Montana also included two desserts to the rich line of its products. In May this year the Ultimate-Line of Multi- The chocolate-cherry cookie and the apple-cinnamon power Muscle was completed with two innova- cookie are the new products in the Montana assortment tive capsule products: which represent only an overture to further sweet sur- KRE-ALKALYN CXT+ with 1.000 mg pH-correct prises that Montana is preparing in July. sweetness and richness of taste, satisfy even the most buffered Kre-Alkalyn per capsule provides These two unique cookies in a practical packaging offer demanding gourmands and they are also an ideal addi- more power and therewith raises the perfor- the consumption of sweet desserts which can, with their tion to a meal after a tasty Montana sandwich. mance of the athlete. The added phase transfer catalysator including alginic acid effects the maximum oxygen uptake and provides more New refreshment in the The Consumer Health “pump” during training sessions. The coffee extract including antioxidants guarantees op- assortment of Candies Care Division in the timal muscle protection - the new pre-workout In the beginning Kosovian market formula for even more pump! of July, Cedevita The Consumer Health Care Division entered into a launched a novelty Distribution Agreement for the distribution of its pro- in the assortment duct assortment on the Kosovo market with the com- of Cedevita can- pany Migros from Priπtina. The company Migros is dies - redesigned one of the leading distributors of consumer goods and reformulated Kids Candy. Calcium has been on that market, which already distributes renowned added to the well-known taste so now is more su- world brands like Nestle, Colgate, Palmolive, Dr. itable for the youngest fans of Cedevita candies. Oetker, as well as renowned Croatian brands like Candies contain natural colourings and have no ad- Jamnica, Zvijezda, Koestlin, Saponia. Migros dis- ditives, so it represents a completely healthy refre- tributes goods to 2,200 sales points in Kosovo and shment. during June they started to expand their distribution to the HoReCa channel. Launch of Cedevita GO lemon

BCAA+ As of 1 June 2009, the distribution of Ce- devita GO lemon started in the Croatian BCAA+ including the amino acids L-Leucin, market and in the beginning of July in fore- L-Valin and L-Isoleucin in a 2:1:1 ratio provi- ign markets as well. With this, Consumer des optimal muscle protection during intensi- Health Care and Distribution Divisions re- ve sports activity. Additionally the potassium ceived yet another trump in the fight for a hydrogen carbonate buffers the formation of significant market position on the market Tatjana CvijetiÊ LonËariÊ,Director of lactate. Vitamin B6 provides an optimal prote- of on the go drinks in the region. Sales, Consumer Health Care Division in metabolism and can speed up the regenera- tion process. Multivita’s new face modern webpage at the address www.multivita. co.rs. On the webpage you can find information re- on the web lated to vitamins and minerals, their effect on and im- In order to further the promotion of its high-quality vi- portance to the human organism as well as situations tamin-mineral products, Multivita, a brand with a signi- in which they are essential for its proper functioning. ficant role within the Consumer Health Care Division, With the motto “It so easy to be healthy”, on its new we- in the end of June started a new, refreshed and more bpage Multivita offers consumers an improved insight into all its products in a granular or effervescent form, which are ideal for supplementing the organism with vitamins and minerals that cannot be obtained by regular nutrition. The internet page www.multivita.co.rs is divided into categories: About Us, Products, Mine- rals, Vitamins and News. It also offers the possibility of downloading various contents. TOPIC OF THE ISSUE

ABC 09 - Alphabet

K. Heinz Ehrenstein and E. Tedeschi

After twelve years of visiting these unique archipela- go, when we say Brijuni we know we’re talking about the Multipower team Atlantic Grupa’s Annual Conference. This year one of the most beautiful pearls of nature yet again offered fairy- D tale scenery for this Atlantic’s central event of the year. In the course of this two-day conference, there was time for entertainment, world-famous music stars, international sport stars, inter-division sport contests as well as for work and review of shared business results in the previous year. The conference was traditionally opened with a party at the Byzantine Kastrum which lasted until late into the night, exclusively this year with the outstanding vocal of R. Zirkelbach, G. Leichtfried and D. Stoffers Tony Hadley, front-man of one of the most well-known

P. Mitchell , D. Petrovich and S. NakiÊ T. Tuek, I. Grabovac and G. Guteπa A. MeπtroviÊ and I. PaveliÊ TEMACedevita´s BROJA production team

of Good Fun N. PiliÊ and E. Tedeschi bends of the 80’s, Spandau Ballet. After twenty years of being out of the limelight, Kastrum danced to the beats of the greatest hits of Spandau Ballet like True, Gold and Through the Barricades, but also to unforgettable hits of bands like U2, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran and other stellar bands. After this performance, the party was taken over by sms deutsch, who after the concert added extra heat to the dancing of Atlanticers, so in the boiling Kastrum the guests almost forgot about the wind and cold that marked the days of the conference. Saturday morning started with the working part of the L. Tedeschi Fiorio and M. Veber conference, where Vice-Presidents Zvonimir Breka- lo, SreÊko NakiÊ, Marko Smetiπko and Executive Direc- tor Tomislav MatusinoviÊ, led by Senior Vice-President Mladen Veber provided an in-depth review of the divisions’ business results in the last year as well as announ- ced plans for the next year., Vice-Presidents were supported with examples of good practice presented by the divisions’ colleagues - Bogdan Slovnik from the Dis- Z. StankoviÊ, T. IlinËiÊ tribution Division, Koraljka Koncul and Tatjana CvijetiÊ D. KovaËiÊ and L. DautoviÊ »aiÊ Welcome board and S. M. Gunnarsson LonËariÊ from the Consumer Health Care Division,

D. KostiÊ, D. Dukovski, V. MatiÊ and B. Slovnik

N. VrankoviÊ, L. Tedeschi Fiorio, M. Veber and Z. StankoviÊ

M. KliπmaniÊ and D. Plic G. KasapoviÊ, F. Hudina, G. VuËemiloviÊ and M. GabriÊ S. BerkoviÊ, P. Koπta, D. SpajiÊ and N. BevandiÊ

I. GrdeniÊ, G. StankoviÊ, N. VraË and G. »okorilo

M. Cvrkota, V. Buterin and M. Miliπa

D. BrankoviÊ, M. PavliÊ and A. ©estak

Tamara Tuek from the Pharma Division and Holger Pa- stoors from the Sports and Functional Food Division. They covered the last year with inspiring and motivating presentations pointing out the best moments and examples and also warning about those segments that requ- ire improvement. In the second part of the programme, the host Emil Tedeschi took on the role of a guest jour- nalist who welcomed on the stage one of the great men of Croatian tennis Nikola PiliÊ and, through a form of an interview, tried to learn the secrets of top athletes in ac- hieving their professional and personal maximum.

P. Wolle, M. Schmalbach, M. KovaË, N. VrankoviÊ, I. PaveliÊ and V. MatiÊ The best football player, G. KukoË The best female football player, S. FerenËak

Maja Tedeschi with two Emils

V. MatiÊ and the team “The Last but not the Least”

I. VelimiroviÊ and the team “36”

This year once again included the competition between This two-day event ended with a dinner held at a Brijuni divisions in the sport afternoon in which the teams of beach together with the concert of the band Rivers from Distribution, Pharma, Cedevita and Multipower tried to Rijeka and a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks with a win the Brijuni gold in a football tournament which this symbolic theme of We are the Champions after which year was won by the Multipower team in the women’s the music was selected by DJ’s BencariÊ and Rako until B. Slovnik and the team “DAR” competition and the Distribution team in the men’s. the early hours of the morning. ATLANTIC TEAM

Cedevita GO! in the were Phytosterols - Regulators of the Blood Choleste- Multipower on wheels company of youth rol Level and Probiotics - Health Guardians. In line with For the purpose of further placement of its products, the selected topics, at the end of each lecture Natalija Multipower mobilised itself and is visiting large sports With its promotion action „School is out“ Atlan- KonaËki, Head of the Medical-Pharmaceutical Service events, like cycling races, marathons and triathlons, tic Grupa, on the last day of school, 10 June, cheered in the Pharma Division, represented Dietpharm´s novel- with its new promotion truck. The truck´s left side is and refreshed students of 22 elementary and high sc- ties: Fitosterol and Lactobiotic capsules. In addition to wrapped in yellow, symbolising the corporate body line, hools in Zagreb by, after classes, giving them Cedevi- that, on 7 April Dietpharm celebrated the World Health while the right side represents the endurance line and ta GO! that from the first moment caused great delight Day, when the first great promotion of the prize progra- it is therefore red coloured. Initial experiences showed mme of Dietpharm´s Health Club was held as well. The that the primary goal of the promotion truck was accom- central event of the promotion was held at the Farma- plished, meaning that Multipower is perceived as a seri- cia1s pharmacy in JuriπiÊeva Street in Zagreb, and the ous partner to recreational and professional athletes. sales of Dietpharm products increased significantly during all promotions.

Successful Multipower´s conference in Dubrovnik From 4-6 May, the Sports and Functional Food Divisi- among the children. With this action marking the end of on with its key brand Multipower organised an excep- the school year and the beginning of summer holidays, tionally successful international sales conference in Atlantic Grupa wanted to additionally affirm this vitamin Dubrovnik which hosted the Division´s most important drink and introduce children to Cedevita GO!, that this partners in all markets. In addition to international summer will provide nine vitamins even outside their sales and marketing teams of the Sports and Functional homes.In the beginning of May, Cedevita GO! also parti- Food Division and the management of Atlantic Grupa, News from the Education cipated in The Elementary and High School Day and the almost fifty of the Atlantic Multipower´s distributors and Kindergarten Day in Zagreb as well as the Day for the partners from as much as 20 European countries parti- Centre ATLANTIC Outside in Bjelovar. Under the motto “Come, Eight-Gra- cipated in the conference. FARMACIA der, Zagreb is Calling You” organised by the City Office In the first 6 months from its establishment, the Educa- for Education, Culture and Sports, for the whole day at Multipower at tion Centre Atlantic Farmacia introduced an abundant the main Zagreb´s square Cedevita GO! offered refre- FIBO 2009 programme for its masters of pharmacy, pharmacy te- shment to Zagreb´s eight-graders and a day later in Bje- The Sports and Functional Food Division with its brand lovar the Day for the Outside was held. Multipower participated in this year´s international fit- ness, wellness and health fair FIBO 2009 with a large Expert lectures and exhibition area that expanded to as much as 130 square awards in Dietpharm metres. At the fair numerous visitors had a first hand For the Fidifarm´s team, April and May were extremely dynamic and filled with numerous activities. The main event was the organisation of expert lectures in Zagreb, Rijeka, Split and Osijek. After a long time, Fidi- chnicians and healthcare professionals. In this year, farm managed to gather at one place around 400 ma- the Centre organised as much as 30 professional lec- sters of pharmacy and pharmacy technicians as well as tures and workshops with prominent lecturers from va- around 200 doctors, with emphasis on prevention and rious fields and trainings in the field of communication, treatment of various diseases and the topics of lectures sales etc. The Centre´s representatives participated in all major education programmes within professional institutions as well at the Symposium of Pharmacists held in Hvar in June. Farmacia´s pharmacies also implemented their own opportunity to learn more about Multipower products, code of professional conduct and organised a school try some of them and receive direct advice from Mul- on how to quit smoking, different expert dermatological tipower1s experts. Special interest was shown by in- counselling and treatments, weight loss school, vitamin ternational customers which, in addition to affirming status and bone density measurements. They collabo- Multipower products, entering new markets and stren- rated with professional institutions in England and visi- gthening the existing business relations, was one of the ted and were introduced with the pharmacy system and Natalija KanaËki main objectives of participating at FIBO 2009. national education in Scotland. CAREERS

Tomislav MatusinoviÊ, former Executive Director of the Consumer Health Care Division Tomislav was appointed the Management Board Member and Vice-President of Atlantic Grupa for this division by the decision of the Supervision Board. Tomislav MatusinoviÊ was appo- MatusinoviÊ inted to the position of the Executive Director of the Consumer Health Care Division on 1 Vice President, March 2008, following the reorganisation of the company’s business structure based on Consumer Health four business divisions. After five successful business quarters during which he managed the Consumer Health Care Division and after the successful launching of the largest Care Division investment project Cedevita GO!, he was promoted to the Management Board Member and Vice-President of Atlantic Grupa competent for this division. Before his long-lasting career in many responsible functions in Atlantic Grupa, Tomislav MatusinoviÊ worked in prominent domestic and international companies. He came to Atlantic from the position of Corporate Projects Director in Agrokor and previous to that he worked as the Regional Technical Operations Manager in the company Coca-Cola Adriatic.

With the beginning of August, Siniša JurjeviÊ will join Atlantic’s manager team in the Distribution Di- Siniπa vision at the position of Executive Director for SEE markets. He comes to Atlantic from the position of Country Manager for Croatia, BiH and Montenegro in the company Ferrero. His rich experience JurjeviÊ in the field of sales management and development acquired in renowned international and natio- Executive Director, nal companies represents a significant contribution to the Distribution Division, in which he will be SEE markets, responsible for SEE markets. For his work he will answer directly to SreÊko NakiÊ, Vice-President of Distribution Division. Distribution Division Siniša JurjeviÊ was appointed to senior management positions in Ferrero, where he spent the last seven years, as a previously successful Business Development Manager for Ferrero products in Po- dravka. Prior to that, he worked as the Business Development Manager in the Sales and Marketing Department of Univerzijada. He graduated at the Sports Product Sales and Marketing Department of the Faculty of Kinesiology in Zagreb.

Lejla DautoviÊ »aiÊ joined the Atlantic’s Consumer Health Care Division in May at the position Lejla of Cosmetics Marketing Director. This Master of Pharmacy comes to this Division from Belupo where in her seven years as the Head of Promotion she exhibited outstanding competence in DautoviÊ planning and implementing marketing and PR activities and developing the marketing strategy of the entire OTC programme. »aiÊ She greatly contributed to the coordination of a large number of TV, radio and printed adver- Cosmetics Marketing tisements as well as in Belupo’s major media campaigns. She gained her first marketing experiences right here in Neva where, until her move to Belupo, she worked as the Head of the La- Director, Consumer boratory for Stability Tests and afterwards as a brand manager for Plidenta. Health Care Division

Ines Tuπkan-KapiËiÊ is the new Director of Procurement in Atlantic Grupa who joined the Phar- Ines ma Division on 1 June. Her rich and long-lasting experience in the field of purchasing was acquired in Pliva as the Director of Procurement with a significant role in managing the pro- Tuπkan- cesses of timely procurement of pharmaceutical products and in negotiations with suppliers in accordance with changing market trends. Ines Tuπkan-KapiËiÊ, B.S. in economics, previously KapiËiÊ also worked at Pliva in procurement of raw materials and packaging. In this position she had Director of the opportunity to continuously follow market trends and develop long-term relations with su- Procurement, ppliers, which is both an extremely important experience and reference in procurement activiti- Pharma Division es for the Atlantic’s Pharma Division. In the course of her career she educated herself in various seminars in Croatia, Germany and Great Britain in the field of purchasing, finances, OTC phar- maceutics, etc. and she is also a member of the Croatian Association of Purchasing (HUND).

As of June 1, Daniela HoËevar joined the team of Atlantic Grupa at the position of a new Phar- Daniela macy Marketing Director in the Pharma Division. Daniela HoËevar comes from Pliva, from the position of the Launch and Commercial Project Management Director, while previous to that HoËevar she worked as the Director of Corporate Products for the US market. With her long-standing Pharmacy work in this company she gained respectable experience in pharmaceuticals industry within an Marketing Director, international environment and, inter alia, also developed numerous competencies relating to Pharma Division marketing management and strategic planning. She earned her bachelor´s and master´s de- gree in clinical biochemistry at the Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Faculty in Zagreb and started her career in the field of pharmaceuticals industry as a junior researcher at the Faculty and after that as a research associate at the Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health. COMMUNITY

BC Cedevita in the company of great clubs Cedevita’s basketball players started the new season with an entry into the NLB League, the South East European Ba- sketball League. In that way the four-year dream of playing in the regional league came true and, after 18 years of exi- stence, the club becomes a member of the strongest basketball competition in this part of Europe. “I would like to thank the NLB leadership for their trust and giving us this invitation. With this we have shown that, organisationally, the club has matured sufficiently and the league leaders have recognised that in the upcoming season Cedevita will be a quality member of this competition. We are happy to be in the company of great and successful clubs and I hope we will show that we belong to that company as well”, said Mladen Veber, Atlantic Grupa’s Senior Vice President of Business Operations and the Club President. The NLB League i.e. the Adriatic League was established in 2001 by the representatives of BC Bosna, BC BuduÊnost, BC Cibona and BC Olimpija, which was then joined by other representatives from BiH, Croatia and Slovenia. Berlin in colours of Multipower In the beginning of June, thirteen thousand bicyclers gathe- red in Berlin at the start of the bicycling competition ©koda Velothon Berlin in which Multipower was one of the official Zlatni Medvjed mar- nutrition sponsors with its active line. ked by Cedevita GO! Ten thousand litres of isotonic drink, thirteen thousand pieces of Multi Carbo Gel and the same amount of Multi The twenty-fourth international swimming meeting Carbo energy bars were handed out at this significant sport Zlatni Medvjed (Golden Bear), which was held on 6 competition in which bicyclers drove a route of 60 or 120 and 7 June at the Zagreb’s swimming pool ©alata, kilometres. In order for bicyclers to endure the race more this year once again was marked by Cedevita which easily, Multipower’s team at their two branded stands took is already a traditional sponsor of this revered swim- care to inform bicyclers about the advantages of the active ming event. Both Duje Draganja and Mario TodoroviÊ, line and gave them the opportunity to realize for themselves the excellence of Multipower products. The length who are sponsored and supported by Atlantic Grupa of the entire race route was marked by Multipower’s active line as well as the start and finish positions, which for many years, took part in the competition, which provided Multipower with enormous visibility and advertisement in the German capital. setting was richly branded and marked by Cedevita GO! that was also an official drink of the entire event. The most valuable results i.e. the records of the meeting were accomplished by Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh in 200 m butterfly and Sanja JovanoviÊ in 50 m back- stroke, while Duje Draganja took the excellent second place in the overall ranking (behind Sanja JovanoviÊ), winning two golden medals in 50 m freestyle and 50 m butterfly. Atlantic Grupa’s scholar, Mario TodoroviÊ, won two silvers; in the discipline 50 m and 100 m butterfly and the seventh place in the overall competition ranking. This entire event was followed by the Croatian Television and in daily newspapers, which represents an additional affirmation of the swimming sports, but also the promotion of Cedevita GO! that was, as a refreshment and vitamins on the go, tried by all swimming fans during this two-day meeting.