27-04-2012
Q1 2012: Wessanen taking further steps on transformational journey
Q1 2012 highlights * Autonomous growth driven by Grocery and ABC
* Clipper, UK market leader in organic and fair-trade teas, strengthening brand portfolio
CEO StatementPiet Hein Merckens (CEO) comments: "In the first quarter we...
18-04-2012
Wessanen to publish Q1 2012 results press release on 27 April 2012
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q1 2012 press release on Friday 27 April before market opening (at 7h15 CET). At 10h00 CET an analyst, investor and media conference call will be hosted by Ronald Merckx (CFO). The dial-in number is +31 (0)20...
17-04-2012
Wessanen 2011 AGM resolutions
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, held in Amsterdam today, has approved the appointments to the Supervisory Board of Mrs I.M.C.M. Rietjens and Mrs M.M. van Zuijlen for a term of four years. The re-appointment...
02-03-2012
Wessanen 2011 Annual Report and convocation AGM online
Royal Wessanen nv announces that today it has published its 2011 Annual Report on its website (www.wessanen.com). The printed version of the Annual Report will be available in the week commencing 12 March 2012. Furthermore, the Company...
01-03-2012
Wessanen announces acquisition of Clipper Teas, UK market leader in Organic and Fairtrade Teas
Wessanen is announcing today its acquisition of UK-based tea and coffee company Clipper Teas Limited. Clipper is based in Dorset, UK and has reported revenue of GBP 16 million in 2011, employing around 90 employees. The Clipper brand is market...
23-02-2012
FY 2011: Wessanen taking encouraging steps towards achieving strategic goals
FY 2011 highlights * Grocery and ABC drivers of 2011 2.9% autonomous revenue growth
* FY '11 normalised EBIT up 20%
* Dividend per share of €0.08 (payout ratio of 40%)
CEO Statement Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) comments: "The...
23-01-2012
Wessanen to publish Q4 2011 figures on 23 February
Royal Wessanen will publish its Q4 2011 press release on Thursday 23 February 2012 before market opening (at 7h15 CET). At 9h30 CET, a press meeting will be hosted by Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) and Ronald Merckx (CFO) at the Double Tree Hotel...
05-01-2012
Wessanen to nominate Ivonne Rietjens and Marjet van Zuijlen to its Supervisory Board
Royal Wessanen nv will propose to appoint Prof. Dr. Ir. I.M.C.M. (Ivonne) Rietjens and Drs. M.M. (Marjet) van Zuijlen as new members to its Supervisory Board at its next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on 17 April 2012. Prof....
22-11-2011
Wessanen update on performance of US subsidiary ABC
Operating result lower than earlier anticipated, but still significantly higher than 2010American Beverage Corporation (ABC) - Wessanen's US subsidiary - is well on its way to significantly increase revenue and operating profit compared to 2010....
27-10-2011
Q3 2011: Wessanen's next consecutive quarter with progression
Q3 highlights * Q3 autonomous revenue growth +8.0% (5.2% volume)
* Grocery continues to perform well
* ABC showing very strong performance in third quarter
CEO Statement Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) comments: "I am increasingly...
07-10-2011
Wessanen to publish Q3 2011 figures on 27 October
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q3 2011 press release on Thursday 27 October before market opening (at 7h15 CET). At 11h00 CET an analyst and investor conference call will be hosted. The dial-in number is +31 (0)20 794 8485. There will...
14-09-2011
Wessanen expects its US subsidiary ABC to achieve an operating result of US$ 17-19 million in 2011
Wessanen expects its US subsidiary ABC to achieve an operating result of US$ 17-19 million in 2011 American Beverages Corporation (ABC) - Wessanen's US subsidiary - is expected to achieve higher than anticipated revenue and earnings growth...
27-07-2011
Q2 2011: Wessanen fitter and more focused
Q2 2011 highlights * Normalised EBIT €11.8 million, up 8.3%
* Increased focus due to sale of Tree of Life UK and Kalisterra
* Improved brand strength within Grocery
CEO Statement Piet Hein Merckens, Wessanen CEO, comments:...
19-07-2011
Wessanen has sold Tree of Life UK
Following a strategic review, announced in February 2011, Wessanen has sold its UK subsidiary Tree of Life UK to a trade buyer. This move is fully in line with Wessanen's strategy to focus on higher added value wholesale activities in the Wessanen...
12-07-2011
Wessanen successfully renegotiates more favourable terms for its credit facility
Royal Wessanen nv has successfully renegotiated certain terms of its €100 million credit facility with the existing syndicate group of banks, being ABN Amro, ING, Rabobank and BNP Paribas. The facility was scheduled to mature in February 2012...
12-07-2011
Wessanen to sell Kalisterra, part of its French HFS business
Royal Wessanen reached an agreement with a local entrepreneur for the sale and purchase of its French business Kalisterra for an undisclosed amount. Kalisterra is a French distribution company selling food supplements to pharmacies and is part...
04-07-2011
Wessanen to publish Q2 2011 figures on 27 July
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q2 2011 press release on Wednesday 27 July at 7h15 CET. At 9h30 CET, a press conference will be hosted by Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) and Ronald Merckx (CFO) at the WTC (at 'Place du Tertre') in Amsterdam. At...
13-05-2011
Wessanen announces exchange ratio for 2010 dividend
Royal Wessanen has determined the exchange ratio for the dividend in shares for the year 2010. A dividend of €0.05 per share was approved by the AGM on 19 April and, at the option of the shareholder, is to be paid either wholly in cash or in...
28-04-2011
Q1 2011: Wessanen off to a good start
Q1 2011 highlights * Revenue¹ up 3.6% to €178.8 million, autonomous growth² 0.2%
* Autonomous² revenue growth Wessanen Europe Grocery 5.9% and Wessanen Europe HFS (6.1)%
* Ongoing focus to improve operations in areas such as brand...
19-04-2011
Wessanen 2010 AGM resolutions
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, held in Amsterdam on 19 April 2011, has approved the appointment of Mr R.J.J.B. (Ronald) Merckx as member of the Executive Board for a term of four years, commencing...
12-04-2011
Wessanen to publish Q1 2011 figures on 28 April
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q1 2011 press release on Thursday 28 April before market opening (at 7h15 CET). At 10h30 CET an analyst and investor conference call will be hosted. There will also be a live audio webcast via www.wessanen.com....
06-04-2011
New corporate website for Royal Wessanen
Royal Wessanen nv launched its brand new corporate website (www.wessanen.com) this week. The new site underpins the company's vision 'to make our organic brands most desired in Europe'. A fresh design including the use of lifestyle and product...
04-03-2011
Wessanen Annual Report and Convocation AGM online
Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has published its Annual Report 2010 online
today (annualreport.wessanen.com). The printed version will be available in the week
commencing 14 March.
Furthermore, the Company published via its website the convocation...
03-03-2011
Ronald Merckx to become new CFO Royal Wessanen
The Supervisory Board of Royal Wessanen proposes to appoint Ronald Merckx as
CFO and member of the Executive Board for a period of four years, commencing on
1 June 2011. The proposed appointment is the consequence of the resignation of
Frans...
24-02-2011
Q4 2010: Wessanen repositioned for growth
Q4 2010 highlights
Revenue¹ up 2.1% to €172.5 million, autonomous growth² (1.7)%
Autonomous² ³ growth Wessanen Europe Grocery 8.3%; Wessanen Europe HFS (7.5)%
Operating result (EBIT) €(12.1) million, impacted by non-recurring items...
10-02-2011
Wessanen to publish Q4 2010 figures on 24 February
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q4 2010 press release on Thursday 24 February before market opening (at 7h15 CET). At 10h00 CET, a press conference will be hosted by Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) and Frans Eelkman Rooda (CFO) at the WTC (at...
20-12-2010
Wessanen sells PANOS Brands
Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has sold its US subsidiary PANOS Brands to
an affiliate of private equity company High Road Capital Partners Fund I, L.P.
The purchase price on a cash- and debt-free basis amounts to USD 22 million
resulting...
03-12-2010
CFO change at Wessanen in 2011
The Supervisory Board of Royal Wessanen nv and Mr Frans Eelkman Rooda have
agreed in mutual consultation that Mr Eelkman Rooda will step down as CFO of
Wessanen on or before 31 May 2011. In the intervening period, the Supervisory
Board of...
01-12-2010
Wessanen - ruling issued regarding dispute with Kehe
Royal Wessanen nv announces that a binding ruling has been issued by the
arbitrator in the dispute with Kehe Food Distributors regarding the
post-closing adjustments to the purchase price paid by Kehe for its acquisition
of Tree of Life,...
28-10-2010
Wessanen reports operating result in line with expectations
Q3 2010 highlights
Revenue up 1.2% to EUR 173.4 million, autonomous growth (2.0)%
Operating result EUR 1.6 million, impacted by higher spending on marketing,
sales force and ICT
Strategic initiatives (e.g. brand harmonisation and centralised...
22-10-2010
Invite for Wessanen's Q3 results wire call
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q3 2010 results by means of a press release on Thursday 28 October at 07h15 CET. Following the release, a wire call will be hosted by Frans Eelkman Rooda (CFO) at 08h00 CET. ...
14-10-2010
Wessanen to publish 2010 Q3 figures on 28 October
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q3 2010 press release on Thursday 28 October
before market opening (around 7h15 CET).
At 10h00 CET an analyst and investor conference call will be hosted. There will
also be a live audio webcast via www.wessanen.com....
07-10-2010
Wessanen to end its ADR programme
Royal Wessanen nv announces that it will commence the termination of its
American Depository Receipts (‘ADR’) programme. Since 1988, Wessanen sponsors a
programme of ADRs managed by JP Morgan Chase Bank. For Wessanen, the benefits...
29-07-2010
Wessanen reports improved underlying operating profit and EPS
Q2 2010 highlights
Revenue steady at EUR 193.7 million, in line with last year’s second quarter
Operating result (EBIT) improved to EUR 9.4 million (Q2 2009: EUR (4.8) million)
Net result of EUR 6.6 million; Earnings per share (EPS) of...
29-07-2010
Durk Jager stepped down from the Supervisory Board
Royal Wessanen nv announces that Mr Durk Jager, Chairman of its Supervisory
Board, has resigned from the Board with immediate effect. Mr Frans Koffrie has
taken up the position of Chairman as from the end of business on 28 July 2010.
Mr Jager...
14-07-2010
Wessanen to publish Q2 2010 figures on 29 July
Amsterdam, 14 July 2010
Royal Wessanen nv will publish its Q2 2010 press release on Thursday 29 July
before market opening.
At 09h00 CET, a press conference will be hosted by Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) and
Frans Eelkman Rooda (CFO) at the...
15-06-2010
Whole Earth TV campaign - first time in history
Whole Earth, UK is currently running a TV campaign for the first time in the
history of the brand. Until the end of June, Whole Earth will be all over
television screens in the UK which will result in over 29 million consumer
impressions...
03-06-2010
Wessanen reaches agreement with former CEO
Amsterdam, 3 June 2010
The Supervisory Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has reached an
agreement with the company’s former CEO Ad Veenhof regarding the latter’s
severance package. Mr Veenhof is eligible for an additional...
31-05-2010
Piet Hein Merckens CEO of Wessanen from 1 June 2010
Piet Hein Merckens sounds the opening gong at NYSE Euronext Amsterdam in honour
of his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Royal Wessanen nv on 1 June
2010, and to mark the relocation of the company’s headquarters to
Amsterdam.
Wessanen...
29-04-2010
Wessanen reports improved operating result
Utrecht, 29 April 2010
Q1 2010 highlights
Revenue amounted to EUR 172.6 million, a 2.5% increase (autonomous increase of
2.9%)
Improvement operating result (EBIT) to EUR 6.4 million, driven by higher
results at ABC and Frozen Foods and by...
14-04-2010
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders approves all agenda items
Utrecht, 14 April 2010
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders,
held in Sheraton Schiphol Airport on 14 April 2010, has approved the
appointment of Mr. P.H. (Piet Hein) Merckens as member of the Executive...
26-03-2010
Wessanen nominates Deloitte as its new external auditor
Utrecht, 26 March 2010
Royal Wessanen nv announces that at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
on 14 April 2010 it will nominate Deloitte Accountants bv as the external
auditor to audit the Company's 2010 financial statements.
Following...
12-03-2010
Wessanen Annual Report 2009 and Agenda AGM online
Utrecht, 12 March 2010
Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has published its Annual Report 2009 online
today. The printed version will be available as of the week of 29 March.
Furthermore, the Company published the Agenda with explanatory...
09-03-2010
Wessanen completes equity offering
Utrecht, 9 March 2010
Wessanen successfully raises EUR 18.4 million in equity offering
Royal Wessanen N.V. (“Wessanen” or the “Company”) announces that it has
successfully raised EUR 18.4 million through an accelerated...
08-03-2010
Wessanen announces an offering of new ordinary shares
Utrecht, 8 March 2010
Wessanen announces an offering of new ordinary shares
· Royal Wessanen N.V. (“Wessanen” or the “Company”) today announces the launch
of an equity offering (the “Offering”) of up to...
25-02-2010
Wessanen 2009: a year of refocusing
Utrecht, February 25, 2010
Wessanen 2009: a year of refocusing
Q4 2009 highlights
Tree of Life, Inc. divestment completed in January 2010, transaction price USD
190 million
Divestment of three smaller non-core companies, in line with chosen...
01-02-2010
Wessanen closes sale of Tree of Life, Inc.
Utrecht, February 1, 2010
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has completed the
sale of its North American distribution business Tree of Life, Inc., to Kehe
Food Distributors, based in Romeoville, Illinois. As announced...
13-01-2010
Wessanen provides strategy update
Utrecht, January 13, 2010
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that today it will provide
an update on its strategy. Following the agreed sale of Tree of Life, Inc.,
Wessanen will comprise three ongoing activities: Wessanen...
13-01-2010
Shareholders approve sale of Tree of Life
Utrecht, January 13, 2010
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the Extraordinary General Meeting of
Shareholders, held in Amsterdam on January 13, 2010, has approved the sale of
Tree of Life, Inc., to Kehe Food Distributors, Inc.
At the same...
13-01-2010
Piet Hein Merckens to be appointed as new CEO Wessanen
Utrecht, January 13, 2010
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the Supervisory Board will propose to appoint
Piet Hein Merckens as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive
Board of Royal Wessanen nv at the next Annual General Meeting...
31-12-2009
Wessanen sells Righi
Utrecht, December 31, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that the business of Righi
S.r.L., based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, has been sold to local management and an
investment company for an undisclosed amount, effective...
23-12-2009
Wessanen sells Tree of Life North America to Kehe Food Distributors
Utrecht, December 23, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv (“Wessanen”) announces that it has
reached agreement with Kehe Food Distributors, Inc. (“Kehe”) on the sale and
purchase of Tree of Life, Inc. and...
22-12-2009
Amsterdam Court dissolves employment contract Veenhof
Utrecht, December 22, 2009
On December 22, 2009 the Amsterdam Court decided to dissolve the employment
contract between Royal Wessanen nv en Mr Ad Veenhof as of January 1, 2010. It
awarded Mr Veenhof a gross dissolution fee of EUR 558,000...
20-11-2009
Wessanen sells Liberty Richter
Utrecht, November 20, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that Liberty Richter, based
in Bloomfield, New Jersey (USA), has been sold to World Finer Foods (WFF), also
based in Bloomfield, New Jersey, for an undisclosed...
30-10-2009
Wessanen sells Karl Kemper
Utrecht, October 30, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that the business of Karl
Kemper GmbH, based in Borken, Germany, has been sold to a company owned by
funds managed by BPE Private Equity GmbH in Hamburg and members...
28-10-2009
Results Q3 2009: Strategic transition progressing
Utrecht, October 28, 2009
Strategic & operational highlights
Divestment Tree of Life North America progressing according to plan.
Intention to divest frozen food operations Karl Kemper and Righi.
Forensic investigation at American Beverage...
08-09-2009
Amsterdam Court dissolves employment contract Veenhof
Utrecht, September 8, 2009
Shareholders approve proposed dissolution of employment contract former CEO by
court decision.
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the General Meeting of Shareholders, held in
Amsterdam on September 8, 2009, has approved...
29-07-2009
2009 Q2 Results: Operating result in line with outlook, but bottom line affected by impairments
Utrecht, July 29, 2009
Financial results
· Increase of 4.8% in revenue to EUR 408.5 million
· Reported operating loss of EUR 5.4 million (operating profit of EUR 7.3
million, excluding impairments and other incidental results at ABC)
· Net...
29-07-2009
Wessanen to dissolve contract with Veenhof
Utrecht, July 29, 2009
The Supervisory Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces its intention to request
the court to dissolve the employment agreement of Mr Veenhof, who resigned his
post as CEO on February 24, 2009.
The decision to start a...
23-07-2009
Wessanen to create more headroom in main credit facility
Utrecht, July 23, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has reached
agreement with its four syndicate banks on significant amendments to its €250
million credit facility. Wessanen announced in April of this...
15-06-2009
Potential 2008 Equity Adjustment
Utrecht, June 15, 2009
Highlights
Equity of US operating company American Beverage Company (‘ABC’) as at year end
2008 potentially overstated by €10 mln
Investigation by external auditor in progress
Excluding result ABC,...
05-05-2009
Q1-09: Sales hold up, operating profit down
Highlights
Increase of 7.1% in revenue to EUR 412.0 million (Q1-08: EUR 384.6 million);
organic revenue development was flat.
Operating profit of EUR 0.3 million (Q1-08: EUR 12.4 million), including
incidental charges of EUR 4.5 million (Q1-08:...
22-04-2009
Wessanen to focus on European natural, organic and specialty
food products
Highlights:
Review to exit all North American branded and distribution businesses
Focus strategically on natural, organic and specialty food products in Europe
Change European segment reporting
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv today...
03-04-2009
Early indication first quarter 2009 results
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that, in constant
currencies, its first quarter revenue is expected to be broadly in line with
the revenue reported over the first quarter of 2008 (Q1-08: EUR 384.6 million).
Wessanen’s...
25-02-2009
Wessanen: continued growth at all four businesses
Highlights
Total revenue in Q4-08 was EUR 442.2 million, against EUR 411.5 million in the
same quarter last year, including a positive currency effect of EUR 11.2
million. This represents 4.7% growth in constant currencies, with all four
businesses...
25-02-2009
Changes Supervisory Board Wessanen
Royal Wessanen nv today announced that at the next Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders (AGM) to be held on April 22, 2009, it will propose to appoint a
new member to its Supervisory Board.
Proposed new member of the Supervisory Board...
24-02-2009
Wessanen CEO Ad Veenhof steps down
The Supervisory Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that Ad Veenhof has
stepped down as CEO of Royal Wessanen with immediate effect. The search for a
successor is expected to be completed within a few months. For the interim
period, Frans...
13-02-2009
Closure of public offer for remaining, publicly-held shares in
Distriborg Groupe
Utrecht, February 13, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces the closure of the public
offer followed by a mandatory buy-out of the remaining 0.4% of the shares of
Distriborg Groupe, initiated by its French subsidiary Wessanen...
23-01-2009
Public offer for the remaining, publicly-held shares in Distriborg Groupe initiated, starts January
Utrecht, January 23, 2009
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that the public offer
followed by a mandatory buy out of the remaining 0.4% of the shares of
Distriborg Groupe, initiated by its French subsidiary Wessanen France...
07-01-2009
Wessanen starts buyout process on remaining shares Distriborg Groupe
Utrecht, January 7, 2009
Wessanen requests suspension of trading of shares Distriborg Groupe
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that a proposed public offer
followed by a mandatory buyout offer on the remaining 6,613 (0.4%)...
28-10-2008
Q3 2008 - Wessanen: continued good performance in all four businesses
Utrecht, October 28, 2008
Wessanen: continued good performance in all four businesses
Highlights
Total revenue in Q3-08 was EUR 386.9 million, against EUR 387.9 million in the
same quarter last year, including a negative currency effect of...
17-10-2008
Wessanen requests suspension of trading of shares Distriborg Groupe
Utrecht, October 17, 2008
Wessanen requests suspension of trading of shares Distriborg Groupe
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that its French subsidiary
Distriborg Group has requested Euronext Paris to suspend the trading...
02-09-2008
Wessanen to acquire all remaining shares Distriborg
Utrecht, September 2, 2008
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that its subsidiary Wessanen
France SAS has reached an agreement with Laboratoires Lehning to acquire all of
their 159,667 shares in Distriborg Group (listed on...
31-07-2008
Q2 2008: Wessanen maintains strong sales growth; full year outlook reconfirmed
Utrecht, July 31, 2008
Wessanen maintains strong sales growth; full year outlook reconfirmed
Highlights
Revenue in Q2-08 was EUR 389.1 million, against EUR 391.9 million in the same
period last year, including a negative currency effect...
02-07-2008
Wessanen strengthens dairy-alternatives category with So Good acquisition
Utrecht, July 2, 2008
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that an agreement has been
reached with So Good International Limited based in Peterborough, United
Kingdom and the Australasian Conference Association Limited based...
09-05-2008
Wessanen announces change in Executive Board
Utrecht, May 9th 2008
Royal Wessanen nv announces today that Han Wagter, Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) and member of the Executive Board, has decided to leave the company to
pursue other interests. Mr. Wagter will be succeeded by Frans Eelkman...
09-05-2008
Q1 2008: Solid underlying performance in all four businesses
Utrecht, May 9th 2008
Q1 2008: Solid underlying performance in all four businesses
Highlights
Total revenue in Q1-08 was EUR 384.6 million (Q1-07: EUR 388.5 million).
Currency effect contributed
EUR 36.2 million negatively. Autonomous sales...
17-04-2008
AGM April 16, 2008
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders approves (re-)appointment of a member of
the Supervisory Board, Supervisory Board remuneration and proposal for dividend
payment over 2007
Utrecht, April 17, 2008
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the...
26-02-2008
Q4: Solid growth and profitability in all four businesses
Utrecht, February 26, 2008
Highlights
Total revenue in Q4-07 was EUR 411.5 million (Q4-06: EUR 407.8 million).
Currency effect contributed EUR 33.3 million negatively. Solid growth figures
at all four businesses – on or above target....
26-11-2007
Change Executive Board Wessanen completed
Utrecht, November 26, 2007
Change Executive Board Wessanen completed
Following the earlier announcement regarding the resignation of Mr. Niels
Onkenhout as Member of the Executive Board and President of the European
operations, Royal Wessanen...
31-10-2007
Q3: Solid growth in all four businesses
Utrecht, October 31, 2007
Highlights
Total revenue in Q3-07 was EUR 387.9 million (Q3-06: EUR 373.2 million).
Currency effect had a negative impact of EUR 20.4 million. Solid growth figures
at all four businesses – on or above target....
25-09-2007
Royal Wessanen completes share buyback program of EUR 50 million
September 25, 2007
Further to the announcements on February 27, 2007, and April 27, 2007, Royal
Wessanen nv announces that its share buyback program for the year 2007 is
completed. The purpose of the program was to return part of the proceeds...
05-09-2007
Wessanen selected for Investment by Triodos Meerwaardefonds (Triodos Values Equity Fund)
Utrecht, September 5 2007
Royal Wessanen nv announces that as of September 1, 2007, it has been selected
for the sustainable investment funds of Triodos Bank. These funds invest in
publicly owned companies which combine solid financial results...
04-09-2007
Change Executive Board Wessanen
Utrecht, September 4 2007
Change Executive Board Wessanen
Royal Wessanen nv announces that on December 31, 2007, upon the expiration of
his statutory four-year contract, Niels R. Onkenhout, currently Member of the
Executive Board and President...
01-08-2007
Q2: All four business units show growth; EBIT up by 22%
Utrecht, August 1, 2007
Highlights
Revenue in Q2-07 was EUR 391.9 million, against EUR 394.8 million in the same
period last year, including a negative currency effect of EUR 14.5 million. All
four business units showed growth in local currencies.
EBIT...
03-07-2007
Wessanen and Rabo Capital established new company to merge frozen snack business
Today, Royal Wessanen nv and Rabo Capital completed the transaction to merge
the activities of Habek Snacks and Wessanen in ragout rolls (‘kroketten’),
hamburgers, meat rolls (‘frikandellen’) and halal snacks in a jointly...
27-04-2007
Royal Wessanen announces start of share buyback program of EUR 50 million
Further to the announcement on February 27, 2007, Royal Wessanen nv announces
that its share buyback program for the year 2007 will start on May 2nd, 2007.
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24-04-2007
Tree of Life acquires Organica USA
Utrecht, April 24th 2007
Tree of Life acquires Organica USA
For more details, please download the complete document.
For more information, please contact Corporate Communications, phone +31 (0)30
298 88 31; e-mail corporate.communic...
19-04-2007
Wessanen General Meeting of Shareholders approves (re-)appointment of management and proposal for di
Utrecht, April 19, 2007
Wessanen General Meeting of Shareholders approves (re-)appointment of
management and proposal for dividend payment over 2006
Royal Wessanen nv announces that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders,
held in Utrecht...
13-04-2007
Wessanen and Rabo Capital merge frozen snack business
Royal Wessanen nv and Rabo Capital have come to an agreement with the
intention to set up a New Company that merges the activities of Habek Snacks
and Wessanen in ragout rolls (‘kroketten’), hamburgers, meat rolls
(‘frikandellen’)...
30-03-2007
Wessanen completes the divestment of Private Label
activities
Wessanen completes the divestment of Private Label activities
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27-02-2007
Results fourth quarter 2006
Utrecht, February 27th 2007
Results fourth quarter 2006
All units improved profit margins, share buy-back of EUR 50 million.
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16-02-2007
Wessanen signs contract to sell Private Label activities
Utrecht, February 16th 2007
Wessanen signs contract to sell Private Label activities
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has signed the
agreement with One Equity Partners to sell the activities of Dailycer and
Delicia...
14-12-2006
Wessanen divests Private Label activities
Utrecht, December 14th 2006
Wessanen divests Private Label activities
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has received a
binding offer from financial investor One Equity Partners Europe (OEP) to buy
the activities...
03-11-2006
Wessanen: Branded businesses grow; TOL NA no improvement yet
Utrecht, November 3, 2006
Highlights
Total revenue in Q3-06 was EUR 367.2 million (Q3-05: EUR 399.9 million).
Currency effect contributed EUR 11 million negatively. Growth in branded
businesses in Europe and North America and Europe Distribution;...
19-09-2006
Wessanen publishes first Sustainability Report
Utrecht, September 19, 2006
Wessanen publishes first Sustainability Report
Royal Wessanen nv today publishes its first Sustainability Report. The Report
details Wessanen’s achievements in the areas of environmental, social and
economic...
09-08-2006
Wessanen: second quarter showed continued profit improvement; sales stay somewhat behind
Utrecht, Augustus 9, 2006
Highlights
Revenue in Q2-06 was EUR 389 million, against EUR 414 million in the same
period last year. Sales at North America Distribution and Europe Branded
remained somewhat behind our expectations, whereas North...
15-05-2006
Wessanen reports further improved results
Utrecht, May 15, 2006
Highlights
Revenue in Q1-06 was EUR 408 million, in line with the same period last year.
Currency effects contributed EUR 20 million positively. Sales picked up during
the quarter after a slow start at the beginning...
21-04-2006
Wessanen certificates to be converted to ordinary shares
Utrecht, April 21, 2006The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces
that preceding the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, held on April 20,
2006, the meeting of holders of certificates has approved the discontinuation
of administration...
18-04-2006
Richard Lane new CEO Wessanen North America
Utrecht, April 18, 2006Royal Wessanen nv announces today that Richard
Lane will become President and Chief Executive Officer of its North American
activities. He will succeed Alec Covington, who has accepted the position of
CEO of Nash Finch...
04-04-2006
Annual Report 2005 now available
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23-03-2006
Changes Executive Board Wessanen
Utrecht, March 23, 2006
Royal Wessanen nv announces today that Doede Vierstra, Chief Financial Officer
(CFO) and member of the Executive Board, will leave the company to become CFO
and member of the Executive Board of Nuon, a leading energy...
21-03-2006
Wessanen acquires full ownership of Natudis and finalizes acquisition of Bio Slym
Utrecht, March 21, 2006
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces the acquisition of the
remaining 29.7% of the shares of Natudis B.V. (Netherlands), previously owned
by one of the founders of the company. Wessanen already owned...
28-02-2006
Wessanen: all units returned to profitability
Utrecht, Febrary 28, 2006
Highlights
Revenue in Q4-05 was EUR 489 million or 2% below last year. Full year revenue
decreased by 10%, mainly caused by the strong decrease in the first half of the
year.
Solid increase EBITAE North America...
28-02-2006
New member Supervisory Board Wessanen
Utrecht, February 28, 2006
Royal Wessanen nv today announced that it will nominate Mrs. M.C. Lombard as
new member of its Supervisory Board at the next Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 20, 2006.
Marie-Christine...
09-11-2005
Wessanen on track for year-end goals
Utrecht, November 9, 2005
Highlights third quarter 2005
EBITAE up sharply from EUR 9.2 million to EUR 16.1 million.
Return on Sales up from 1.9% to 3.6%, owing to improved performance in most
businesses.
North American Distribution business...
21-10-2005
Wessanen subsidiary Tree of Life discontinues relationship with Californian customer
Utrecht, October 21, 2005
Please find attached the press release that was published by Wessanen
subsidiary Tree of Life North America.
31-08-2005
Solid results confirm recovery Wessanen
Amstelveen, August 31, 2005
Highlights Second Quarter 2005
EBITAE on track (EUR 19.3 million) to realize year-end target; outlook refined
Net sales down to EUR 477.8 million due to deliberately terminated turnover,
the continued decline...
13-07-2005
Wessanen and KPMG reach agreement
Amstelveen, July 13, 2005
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that the company has reached
a mutually satisfactory agreement with its auditors KPMG relating to the
auditing fee for the 2003 accounts. KPMG has now resumed its...
30-06-2005
Wessanen strengthens Premium Taste Strategy with Righi acquisition
Amstelveen, June 30, 2005
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that an agreement has been
reached with the founder and owner to acquire Righi S.r.l. based in Reggio
Emilia, Italy.
Righi is a specialist brand in delicacies that...
11-05-2005
Wessanen reports positive net profit and reduced debts
Amstelveen, May 11, 2005
Results reported according to IFRS and unaudited
Highlights first quarter 2005
Net income Q1 2005 EUR 3.5 million positive compared to a loss of EUR (7.5)
million last year.
EBITAE amounted to EUR 12 million (Q1...
11-05-2005
Wessanen discussing with KPMG a reduction of its audit fee 2003
Amstelveen, May 11, 2005
Wessanen has requested KPMG, auditor of the company, to reduce its auditing fee
for the 2003 accounts. Wessanen believes that issues which resulted in
substantial extra costs being incurred in connection with the...
11-04-2005
Wessanen wants more influence for shareholders
Amstelveen, April 11, 2005
Supplementary to the Agenda for the General Meeting of Shareholders of Royal
Wessanen nv, which has been published today, Wessanen’s Supervisory and
Executive Boards wish to clarify the company’s vision...
08-03-2005
Wessanen shows solid improvement in 2004 results
Amstelveen, March 8, 2005
Highlights Full Year 2004
• Financial performance significantly improved
• EBITAE up from EUR 9.9 million to EUR 60.2 million
• Net income up from a loss of EUR 33.2 million to a profit of EUR...
08-03-2005
New Members Supervisory Board Wessanen
Amstelveen, March 8, 2005
Royal Wessanen nv today announced that at the next Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders to be held on April 27, 2005 , it will propose to appoint two new
members to its Supervisory Board.
Proposed new Chairman...
31-01-2005
Wessanen concentrates Dutch offices in Utrecht
Amstelveen, January 31, 2005
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that it has completed its
plans to concentrate its Dutch offices at one location. This fall, the
non-production offices of BOAS B.V., Beckers Holding and the...
27-01-2005
Wessanen: further steps taken at Tree of Life
Amstelveen, January 27, 2005
Royal Wessanen nv today informed employees at its North American subsidiary
Tree of Life North America (TOL NA) about further steps taken in its ‘Build on
the Roots’ restructuring program. In addition,...
17-01-2005
Wessanen divests Gelderland Frischwaren Gesellschaft
Amstelveen, 17 January 2005
The Executive Board of Royal Wessanen nv announces that Gelderland
Frischwarengesellschaft mbH (GFG), part of Wessanen’s Private Label Group, has
been sold to Balvers Group for an undisclosed amount. The...