BIC - 2020 Universal Registration Document

COVID 19 crisis Despite the unprecedented challenges the Covid-19 pandemic created, BIC maintained business continuity while playing an active role in the fight against the spread of the pandemic. BIC adapted its production facilities to manufacture personal protective equipment, such as face shields for healthcare workers. The Group also partnered with businesses and academic institutions to convert Decathlon’s snorkeling mask into a full-face air filtration mask to be donated to hospitals. Other actions included donations of writing instruments and razors to support local communities, hospitals, children and the homeless, as well as financial and resource contributions to meet the needs of healthcare workers and NGOs across the globe. The “BIC 2022 - Invent the Future” Transformation Plan allowed BIC to remain resilient and agile during this challenging time. The pandemic acted as a catalyst for change, enabling BIC to further accelerate its transformation.

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• BIC GROUP - 2020 UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT •