Related Party Transaction • Jan 28, 2016
Related Party Transaction
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Trappes, 28th January 2016 - Egide (ISIN: FR0000072373 - Euronext Paris $TM - Computer$ Compartment C), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement with Sofradir for an initial term of three (3) years, which renews automatically with consent of both parties.
The purpose of the agreement is for Sofradir to purchase products manufactured by Egide to Sofradir's specifications and from time to time using Sofradir supplied components. Egide will design, process, and manufacture components for Sofradir, based on schedules provided by Sofradir.
Egide is a group with an international dimension, specialized in the manufacture of hermetic packages for sensitive electronic components. It operates in cutting edge markets with strong technology barriers to entry in all critical industry segments (Thermal Imaging, Optronics, Microwave, Power Management ...). Egide is the only pure player in this market niche with manufacturing bases in France and the United States.
Egide has committed to fixed pricing for 12 months as well as safety stock agreement in exchange for annual forecasted quantities. The company is one of Sofradir's preferred providers for products under contract. There are required performance metrics as part of the agreement, and intellectual property rights are protected for each company.
James F. Collins, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Egide is pleased to continue its collaboration with Sofradir for the mutual benefit of both companies. This agreement strengthens the commitment we have for Sofradir, and we look forward to a long relationship that will help us improve the performance of our company."
Sofradir is the leading developer and manufacturer of key classes of advanced infrared (IR) detectors for military, space and industrial applications. Its vast IR product portfolio covers the entire spectrum from the visible and near infrared to very far infrared.
• EGIDE: Finance Department - Philippe Lussiez +33 1 30 68 81 00 - [email protected]
"This long-term commitment shows our complete" confidence in the quality of Egide's services," said Boris Vigaud, Vice-President of Purchasing at Sofradir. "We have revitalized a longstanding partnership that will give us more flexibility and supply options to better meet market expectations."
• FIN'EXTENSO: Press Relations - Isabelle Aprile +33 1 39 97 61 22 - [email protected]
Egide shares are eligible for the French tax incentivized PEA-PME, FCPI investment vehicles and SRD "Long-only"
Egide renewed its OSEO label as an innovative company (entreprise innovante) on July 30, 2015 ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified quality and environmental management systems
All information about Egide is available at the new website:
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