After the Board of Directors called to meet on Tuesday, November 13^th under the chairmanship of Marco Boglione, BasicNet’s CEO Gianni Crespi has shown to colleagues the Group nine months 2018 commercial performance. BasicNet brands’ aggregate sales amount to 633.1 million euros (+11.1% at current exchange rates, +14.3% at like-for-like exchange rates): 453.4 million euros from commercial licensees (409.5 million in 9M 2017) plus 179.7 million from productive licensees (160 million in 9M 2017). Consolidated revenues – on the basis of royalties and sourcing commissions, in addition to BasicItalia’s and BasicRetail’s sales – essentially hit 152 million euros (+12.3% at current exchange rates; +12.5% at like-for-like exchange rates). Strong growth across all markets: +11.2% in Europe, +11% in Asia and Oceania, +8% in America. Major recovery for Middle East and African markets (+9.7%). Strong commercial development is expected also in the 4^th quarter 2018.