Benetton Group, following the press release published on 7 May 2008, comunicates that has started the buy back programme authorised by the Shareholders' Meeting held on 24 April 2008, through the purchase of 30,000 Benetton ordinary shares at the average price of Euro 8.79787, for a total value of about Euro 263,936.10.
Benetton Group is present in 120 countries around the world. Its core business is fashion apparel: a group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands, the casual United Colors of Benetton, the glamour oriented Sisley, Playlife American college style and Killer Loop streetwear. The Group produces over 150 million garments every year.