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zooplus AG makes a successful start to 2014 with accelerated growth - Seite 2

investors.zooplus.com.

Company profile:
zooplus was founded in 1999 and has established itself as Europe's leading
online retailer for pet products, measured by sales and total sales. In
2013, the latter amounted to EUR 427 m and has therefore increased
seven-fold since 2007. The company's business model has already been
introduced successfully in 24 European countries. zooplus offers products
for all pet varieties. Its product range comprises foods (dry and wet pet
foods as well as pet food supplements) and pet accessories (such as cat
trees, dog baskets and toys) in all price categories. In addition to a
selection of over 8,000 products, zooplus customers benefit from a range of
interactive online content and community features. Pet supplies is a key
market segment within the European retail landscape. In 2012, sales of more
than EUR 22 bn were recorded within the pet supplies industry in the
European Union. The ongoing "humanization" of pets in key industrialized
countries means that pet owners' purchasing behavior is undergoing profound
change and moving towards healthcare, wellness and other related premium
products. In addition, continued strong growth is expected for eCommerce in
Europe per se. zooplus is therefore anticipating continued dynamic growth
for the future.

Online at: www.zooplus.de

Investor relations / media contact:
Dirk Ulmer
cometis AG
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Web: http://www.cometis.de/


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Language: English
Company: zooplus AG
Sonnenstraße 15
80331 München
Germany
Phone: [phone] - 100
Fax: [phone] - 500
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.zooplus.de
ISIN: DE0005111702
WKN: 511170
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart


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