Roto Smeets Group extends agreement with Sanoma

Roto Smeets Group (RSG) and Sanoma have reached an agreement on a long-term extension of the contract for printing of the titles Libelle, Margriet and Donald Duck. A similar agreement was concluded for Veronica Magazine and Totaal TV, two titles of SBS Broadcasting BV, of which Sanoma is a co-shareholder.

Libelle is the largest women's magazine in the Netherlands, and provides information and inspiration on all subjects where the average Dutch woman is interested in. It offers a multitude of information on domestic, psychological and social subjects and stories.

Margriet has developed into one of the most popular women's magazines. Margriet shares emotions, relaxes and provides a large amount of (lifestyle) inspiration. The personal contact with the reader is the main feature of ëMargrietí.

Donald Duck is the largest youth magazine in the Netherlands and reaches 35% of the core target group of 8 to 12 years. Whole generations have grown up with this magazine.

Veronica Magazine is the weekly guide for both men and women with information on entertainment, latest movies and TV shows. The magazine has recently been completely restyled.

Totaal TV is a biweekly TV guide with information about the programmes appearing on satellite channels, mobile TV and cable TV.

Joost Prins, Supply Chain Director Sanoma: "For many years all magazines have been printed to our great satisfaction at RSG. Its quality, service, flexibility and the related prices, were reason enough for us to place the production of these magazines again at RSG. I am confident that we will also enjoy our cooperation in the coming years."

The printing contract involves the manufacture in gravure of the interior, the production in web offset of the covers (except Donald Duck which is selfcover), the finishing (binding, inserts, outserts, sticky cards) and the distribution channel preparation for both the subscriber and the single copy sales (except Donald Duck).

Joost de Haas, CEO Roto Smeets Group NV: "We are delighted with these extensions. It signals a vote of confidence in our organization and shows satisfaction with the good cooperation that exists between the two companies over the years. Like Sanoma RSG develops increasingly towards new media activities but the compelling information function of a personal and sustainable medium like print, remains the spearhead of our organizations."

Deventer, 26 June 2013

For more information:
Erik Ernens, Sales Director Publishing Roto Smeets, +31 570 694 850





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