Société BIC
92611 Clichy Cedex, France (Map) Phone: +33-1-45-19-52-26
Fax: +33-1-45-19-52-99
http://www.bicworld.com
Overview
You can flick a BIC, write with a BIC, shave with a BIC, and even sail and dial a BIC. Société BIC, the French consumer products company, makes the ubiquitous lighters, pens, and shavers. BIC sells its products in more than 160 countries. Its primary retail outlets include stationery stores, tobacco shops, drugstores, supermarkets, and office supply stores. BIC also offers custom-printed advertising and promotional products, and its brand can be found on surfboards, kayaks, and other water sports products, as well as on prepaid cell phones. Founder Baron Marcel Bich launched the BIC Cristal ballpoint pen in 1949, which has grown to hold the #1 spot in Europe and #2 spot in North America.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Société BIC
| Company Type | Public (Euronext Paris: BB) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £1,568.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 8.4% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £177.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 26.4% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Société BIC
| Chairman | Bruno Bich (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO and Director | Mario Guevara |
| CFO | Jim DiPietro |
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- CAC Mid 60
- SBF 120
