Facts and figures

The wholesale structure covers more than 130 countries, with directly controlled operations in over 40 major markets. It has 20 logistics centers and 40 commercial branches providing direct presence in the most important markets.

In 2012, the Wholesale division posted full-year sales of Euro 2,773 million, up from Euro 2,456 million in 2011.

Operating income of the Wholesale Division in 2012 amounted to Euro 604 million (+14.3% over  2011), with an operating margin of 21.8% (+30 bps as compared with the previous year).