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Worldwide management tools
The Information Systems teams work in close
conjunction with operational staff to create
worldwide business control systems in fields
as varied as purchasing, contract follow-
up and supply chain. As part of this mission,
2012 saw the launch of an innovative system
enabling the management of the whole
supply chain from the purchase of raw
materials up to finished product delivery.
In addition to optimising inventories and
controlling costs, the system enhances the
flexibility and responsiveness of produc-
tion, while facilitating communication be-
tween the various internal and external
players. Currently launched in France and
Europe, this new system will be rolled out
on an international scale.
A relationship of trust
based on dialogue
The financial communications teams pro-
vide fair, accurate and accessible infor-
mation about the activity, prospects and
strategy of L’Oréal. Through their many
contacts, they maintain a relationship of
trust with individual shareholders, investors,
financial analysts and SRI experts. With a
transparent and pedagogical approach,
they focus on improving the quality of dia-
logue and the group’s information tools,
such as the Annual Report, the website
1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MEETINGS
Major meetings held by
General Management to
present the results to analysts
and journalists.
2. AND 3. THE INDIVIDUAL
SHAREHOLDER
CONSULTATION COMMITTEE
Discussion, contact and sharing
of ideas: every ISCC meeting
is an opportunity to exchange
on the shareholder relation.
4. ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING 2012
This highlight of the year was
ranked the second best Annual
General Meeting among CAC 40
companies by Capitalcom.
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SHARE BUYBACK
PROGRAMME
In accordance with the
authorisation granted by the
Annual General Meeting, the
Board of Directors, which met on
August 28th, 2012, decided to carry
out buybacks of L’Oréal shares for
a maximum amount of 500 million
euros. This programme was carried
out during the second half of 2012.
ZOOM
www.loreal-finance.com, mobile applica-
tions, the multimedia magazine and the
letters to shareholders.
Join the L’Oréal adventure
Thanks to its economic performance and
the solidity of its financial balance-sheet,
L’Oréal creates value for its shareholders.
For example, the group paid out 46.8%(1) of
profits through a dividend in 2012, which
has never declined since the first listing of
the share in 1963. Being a L’Oréal share-
holder means investing in a solid growth
stock, and sharing in the ambitious goal
of universalisation and beauty for all.
(1) Distribution rate based on the dividend proposed to the Annual General Meeting on April 26th, 2013.
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