BIC - 2020 Universal Registration Document

GROUP PRESENTATION, PERSPECTIVES, AND STRATEGY

Business presentation

Our markets Writing instruments The global Writing Instrument market was about 18.4 billion (1) euros in 2019. The market is fragmented, with a large number of local players. Only three players (BIC, Newell Brands, and Pilot) each account for over 5% of the global Stationery market.

BREAKDOWNOF THE GLOBALWRITING INSTRUMENTS MARKET (IN VALUE - 2019) BY REGIONS (1)

BY PRODUCT SEGMENT

8% Others 4%

19% Europe

23% Ball Pens

India

33% Others

16% China

20% North America

15% Roller & Gel

22% Asia

17% Marking

11% Latin America

13% Coloring

Arts and Craft market Arts and Crafts is a large and mid-single digit growth market (estimated at 35 billion euros in 2019) (2) , with kids’ crafts accounting for approximately 32% of the total. It includes a variety of sub-segments including: Coloring, Finger-painting, and Watercolors, each providing opportunities to strengthen BIC’s position in this market. Skin Creative market The Skin Creative market was about 4 billion euros in 2019, with temporary tattoos representing 115 million euros (3) . The temporary Tattoo market is split evenly between children, teens, and adults, offering substantial growth opportunities in this segment. Digital Writing market The total Digital Writing market was estimated at around 2.2 billion euros in 2019, with high single-digit annual growth expected over the coming years, as technology improves and becomes more affordable. It encompasses four main sub-segments: reusable notebooks, smart pens, slate tablets, and stylus for tablets. The total market is expected to reach 4 billion euros size in 2025.

MARKET LEADERS

9% Newell

9% BIC

6% Pilot 4% M& G

69% Others

4% Faber-Castell

Source: Euromonitor Writing Instrument 2019 in retail value excl. pen & pencil refills. (1) Statista: Arts & Crafts Market. (2) Global Temporary Tattoo Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2020-2025. (3)

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