Corporate | 17 May 2011 10:25
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Gigaset AG / Key word(s): Disposal
Gigaset AG sells confectionery manufacturer, van Netten Munich, 17 May 2011 – As part of its realignment, Gigaset AG sold the confectioners, van Netten to a strategic investor. Thus, Gigaset AG has disassociated itself from the last subsidiary that no longer belongs to the business model, telecommunications and accessories. Through the sale further risks could be deconsolidated and a positive result could be achieved. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Closing is the end of June 2011. van Netten GmbH is a general supplier of innovative and fine quality candies. van Netten supplies large trade chains and discounters with trade brands and store brands. The product range includes fruit chews (sweet and sour coated), whipped sugar sweets, chocolate-covered jellies and creams, hard and soft candy, chocolates beans, as well as hard caramels.
Gigaset AG
, Munich, is a worldwide operating company in the telecommunication and accessories sector. The company is a leading global producer of cordless phones and Europe's market leader in DECT phones. Internationally, the premium provider with 1,600 employees in more than 70 countries, is ranked in third place in its sector.
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| Language: | English | |
| Company: | Gigaset AG | |
| Hofmannstraße 61 | ||
| 81379 München | ||
| Deutschland | ||
| Phone: | +49 89/255500-0 | |
| Fax: | +49 89/255500-200 | |
| E-mail: | klaus.franke@gigaset.com | |
| Internet: | www.gigaset.com | |
| ISIN: | DE0005156004 | |
| WKN: | 515600 | |
| Listed: | Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart | |
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