•Own brands which generated 83.5% of consolidated revenues; •Direct distribution channels representing 46.1% of consolidated revenues with 12.1% generated from DOS and Franchising; •export markets representing 63.6 % of consolidated revenues.
STRATEGIC AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
2008 has proven extremely dynamic with:
•The acquisition of 100% of Finduck, owner of the renowned brand, Mandarina Duck (May 2008). The Mandarina Duck brand, established amongst the leading international brands in the accessible luxury goods market, provides a full range of handbags and accessories for travel, work, and sports. The brand is particularly known for the light, functional nature of its accessories made possible by a unique, innovative mix of technical materials particularly suited to a young, dynamic clientele; •The acquisition of 14% of the equity of Francesco Biasia Spa (May 2008). With this acquisition, AP owns 100% of Francesco Biasia's share capital;