With a staff of around ten to begin with, this operational platform will be managed and coordinated by two local managing partners who are assistance specialists. This joint venture will enable APRIL and SOS International to complete their international coverage in a geographical region with huge potential. By pooling and referring to this platform assistance services provided in China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Mongolia, the two partners are in a position to rapidly achieve critical mass, which is essential in this activity, notably when negotiating prices with local service providers.

With this joint development project, APRIL and SOS International will exercise hands-on control in providing level quality services over time, a priority shared by both partners, to their customers when travelling in these countries. This platform will also provide a further opportunity for capitalising on the potential offered by Chinese and expatriate customers living in these countries.

About SOS International

Founded in 1961 in Denmark, SOS International provides motor assistance, travel assistance and medical assistance to its Scandinavian customers when travelling in their country (Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland) and the world over. Owned by the 23 of the largest insurance companies in Nordic countries, SOS International has 650 members of staff and achieved a turnover of DKK 2.1 BN (€285m) in 2012.

About APRIL

APRIL designs, manages and distributes insurance solutions and assistance services for individuals, professionals and businesses. Founded in 1988, APRIL has nearly 4,000 members of staff, is established in 37 countries and achieved a turnover of €773.52m in 2012. APRIL is listed on Euronext Paris (Compartment B, SRD - deferred settlement service).

APRIL will publish its sales for the first half of 2013 on 22 July 2013 after the market closes.

Contact

Jean-Marc ATLAN [ EKNO ] / Advisor to the CEO

+33 (0)6 07 37 20 44

jean-marc [dot] atlan[at] ekno [dot] fr

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