Fila — Regulatory Filings 2018

May 17, 2018

Informazione Regolamentata n. 1565-25-2018		Data/Ora Ricezione 17 Maggio 2018 16:04:39	MTA - Star
Societa'	:	FILA
Identificativo Informazione Regolamentata	:	104045
Nome utilizzatore	:	FILASPANSS01 - De Rosa
Tipologia	:	REGEM
Data/Ora Ricezione	:	17 Maggio 2018 16:04:39
Data/Ora Inizio Diffusione presunta	:	17 Maggio 2018 16:04:40
Oggetto	:	FILA S.p.A. - Supplement to the Q1 2018 press release
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PRESS RELEASE

FILA: SUPPLEMENT TO THE Q1 2018 RESULTS PRESS RELEASE OF MAY 15, 2018

Pero, May 17, 2018 – F.I.L.A. – Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A. ("F.I.L.A."), listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, ISIN code IT0004967292, indicates that the Board of Statutory Auditors of FILA, as per application criterion 8.C.1. of the Self-Governance Code, verified the independence of all its members, informing the Board of Directors of such on May 15, 2018.

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F.I.L.A. (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini), founded in Florence in 1920 and managed since 1956 by the Candela family, is a highly consolidated, dynamic and innovative Italian industrial enterprise and continues to grow market share. In November 2015, F.I.L.A. listed on the STAR segment of the Milan Stock Exchange. The company, with revenue of over Euro 510 million in 2017, has grown significantly over the last twenty years and has achieved a series of strategic acquisitions, including the Italian Adica Pongo, the US Dixon Ticonderoga, the German LYRA, the Mexican Lapiceria Mexicana, the Brazilian Lycin, the English Daler-Rowney Lukas and the French Canson, founded by the Montgolfier family in 1557. F.I.L.A. is an icon of Italian creativity globally through its colouring, drawing, modelling, writing and painting tools, thanks to brands such as Giotto, Tratto, Das, Didò, Pongo, Lyra, Doms, Maimeri, Daler-Rowney and Canson. Since its foundation, F.I.L.A. has chosen to focus on growth through continuous innovation, both in technological and product terms, in order to enable individuals to express their ideas and talent through tools of exceptional quality. In addition, F.I.L.A. and the Group companies work together with the Institutions to support educational and cultural projects which promote creativity and expression among individuals and make culture accessible to all. F.I.L.A. operates through 19 production facilities (of which 2 in Italy) and 35 subsidiaries across the globe and employs more than 8,400.

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For further information:

F.I.L.A. Investor Relations

Stefano De Rosa - Investor Relations Officer Francesca Cocco - Investor Relations ir@fila.it (+39) 02 38105206

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F.I.L.A Press Office

Cantiere di Comunicazione Eleonora Galli: (+39) 02 87383180 -186 – mob: (+39) 331 9511099 e.galli@cantieredicomunicazione.com Antonella Laudadio: (+39) 02 87383180 -189 a.laudadio@cantieredicomunicazione.com