The net financial position was 475 million euro, compared with 568 million as of June 30, 2004 and 441 million euro as of December 31, 2004. The change compared with year-end was due, apart from normal cyclical movements of working capital, to investments made and dividends paid.
Having present in 120 countries around the world Benetton Group core business is clothing: a group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands: the casual United Colors of Benetton, fashion oriented Sisley, Playlife leisurewear and Killer Loop streetwear. The Group produces around 110 million garments every year. Its retail network of 5,000 contemporary stores around the world, offers high quality customer services and generates a total turnover of approximately 1.7 billion euros.
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