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Ontex announces intention to restructure its production and distribution activities in Belgium, with strategic investment in refocused activity

Ontex announces the intention to restructure its Belgian production and distribution activities, as part of its strategic transformation to strengthen its competitive position in the European market. This intended restructuring would entail the closure of the Eeklo site, as well as the transformation of the Buggenhout site, enabled by investments in the range of €40 million.

Leadership change announced Gustavo Calvo Paz to succeed Esther Berrozpe as CEO

The Board of Directors of Ontex has appointed Mr. Gustavo Calvo Paz as new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from November 14, 2022, succeeding Ms. Esther Berrozpe.

Ontex reaches an important milestone in its strategy with an agreement to sell its Mexican business to Softys

Ontex announces that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its Mexican business activities for approximately €285 million to Softys S.A., a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America. Softys is a wholly owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., headquartered in Chile.

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Ontex confirms preliminary discussions with AIP regarding possible business combination with Attindas

Ontex Group NV notes the recent press speculation and confirms that it has engaged in preliminary discussions with American Industrial Partners (AIP) with respect to a possible transaction that may result in a business combination with AIP’s portfolio company Attindas.

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Ontex to focus on partner brands & healthcare in Europe and North America, marking a strategy shift towards the creation of a New Ontex.

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Ontex announces cash payment of €81 million received from arbitration settlement regarding the acquisition of its Brazilian business in 2017

Ontex Group NV announced today that Ontex has received 500 million Brazilian Reais (81 million euros) from Hypera S.A.

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Ontex announces R$500 million arbitration settlement regarding the acquisition of its Brazilian business in 2017

Ontex Group NV has entered into an agreement with Hypera S.A. settling certain claims relating to the acquisition of the Brazilian personal hygiene business of Hypera by Ontex. As part of the settlement, Ontex will receive 500 million Brazilian Reais (€81 million) from Hypera by October 1, 2021.

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Ontex announces Executive Management Committee appointments: Peter Vanneste as Chief Financial Officer and Vincent Crepy as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Ontex (Euronext: ONTEX) announces today two key appointments to its Executive Management Committee, effective May 1, 2021. Peter Vanneste takes up the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vincent Crepy takes up the new role of Chief Supply Chain Officer.

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Ontex proposes to significantly strengthen its board of directors

Ontex Group NV today announces it is proposing to its shareholders to significantly strengthen and diversify its Board of Directors, adding talent and experience in the personal hygiene and retail sectors, ESG/sustainability, procurement, finance and governance. Under the proposal the Board welcomes two new independent directors and four directors nominated by the Company’s two major shareholders.

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Ontex announces the appointment of Esther Berrozpe as new CEO

The Board of Directors of Ontex has appointed Mrs. Esther Berrozpe Galindo as new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from January 1, 2021. On that date, Mrs. Berrozpe will succeed Mr. Thierry Navarre, who has been acting as interim CEO since July 30, 2020.

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Ontex announces leadership changes

Ontex Group NV, a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, discloses that Charles Bouaziz is stepping down from his role of Chief Executive Officer of Ontex, with effect from July 30, 2020. Thierry Navarre has been appointed Chief Executive Officer ad interim.

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Ontex update on activity and COVID-19 impact

Ontex today provided an update on several topics including its sales for the three months ending March 31, 2020. The Q1 2020 trading update including the usual quarterly information will be published as scheduled on May 6, 2020.

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Ontex announces planned retirement of CFO Jacques Purnode and names Charles Desmartis as incoming CFO

Ontex today announced that its Chief Financial Officer Jacques Purnode will step down from this position effective December 31, 2018.

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Ontex board unanimously rejects revised interest from PAI; considers the matter closed

Ontex board unanimously rejects revised interest from PAI; considers the matter closed.

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Ontex confirms rejection of unsolicited proposal from PAI Partners SAS

Ontex confirms rejection of unsolicited proposal from PAI Partners SAS.

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Ontex announces the transfer and consolidation of production in Brazil to its Senador Canedo unit

Ontex announces the transfer and consolidation of production in Brazil to its Senador Canedo unit.

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Ontex comments on the Mexican Competition Authority investigation into legacy industry practices

COFECE, the Mexican antitrust authority, is conducting an investigation in our industry.

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Ontex announces redemption of €250m 4.75% senior secured notes due 2021

ONTEX GROUP NV (“Ontex”) is pleased to announce that, pursuant to an unconditional notice of redemption dated 3 November 2017.