The Swatch Group Ltd.: Acquisition of Swiss Precision, Johannesburg

Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), March 31, 2009 – Effective March 31st, 2009, The Swatch Group Ltd. has signed an acquisition contract concerning Swiss Precision (Pty) Ltd., of Johannesburg, South Africa, which is responsible for the distribution of watches in that country. The Swatch Group already held 10% of the company’s share capital. The company was formed in 2003 together with the Moss Family for the purpose of distributing watches produced by the Swatch Group. The acquisition will be effective upon approval by the responsible South African authorities.

The acquisition will also result in the Swatch Group taking possession of a small network of nine Swatch franchise stores operated by the distribution company.

Swiss Precision (Pty) Ltd. currently employs 57 persons. With this acquisition the Swatch Group intends to further expand business in South Africa.

Contacts

Media

Béatrice Howald
Head of Media Relations, Spokesperson
The Swatch Group Ltd
CH-2500 Biel / Bienne
Phone: +41 32 343 68 33 – Fax: +41 32 343 69 22
E-mail: use our «Contact Form», please.

Investors

Edgar Geiser, CFO – Thomas Dürr, Corporate Treasurer
The Swatch Group Ltd
CH-2500 Biel / Bienne
Phone: +41 32 343 68 11 – Fax: +41 32 343 69 16
E-mail: use our «Contact Form», please.

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The Swatch Group Ltd.: Acquisition of Swiss Precision, Johannesburg