Atlantic Grupa Newsletter No. 13, July 2009 Quarterly issue ABC 09 Alphabet of Good Fun 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 sandwi- ches with only six em- ployees entered the Atlantic’s family. Prior to that, the former san- dwich “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 busi- ness 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 busine- ss 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 ome- ga-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 cap- sule 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.