Corporate Milestones

8 April 2005 marks the day that Pelikan International Corporation Berhad (“Pelikan International”) was successfully listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Since then, Pelikan International has been actively pursuing its mission and achieving its vision. Some of the highlights are as below:

December 2017	On 7 March 2017, Pelikan International had issued a notice to Pelikan Aktiengesellschaft (now Pelikan Group GmbH (“PGG”)) of its intention to undertake a squeeze-out against cash compensation pursuant to Section 327a (1) of the German Stock Corporation Act (“Squeeze-out”). Upon the completion of the Squeeze-out, the effective interest of the Group in PGG changed from 97.15% to 98.64%.
April 2015	Two iconic brands in one family Assets from Pelikan International, PHAG, Pelikan Nederland B.V. (“PNBV”) and Molkari Vermietungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. Objekt Falkensee KG (“Molkari”) are injected into Herlitz AG (now Pelikan Group GmbH (“PGG”)) for a total consideration of €231.2m. The company reinforces its position among Europe’s leading brand suppliers of quality products in the area of paper, office supplies and writing instruments (“PBS”).
March 2014	Together on the market: the brands Pelikan and herlitz united Pelikan Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (“PVG”), the subsidiary of PHAG, takes over the German and Austrian distribution businesses from Herlitz PBS Aktiengesellschaft Papier-, Büro-und Schreibwaren, as a way to leverage revenue synergies and as a cost-saving measure.
March 2010	Acquisition of Herlitz AG (now Pelikan Group GmbH) (“PGG”) by Pelikan International.
January 2009	Acquisition of Indistri S.A., Colombia (now Pelikan Colombia S.A.S.) ("Pelikan Colombia") by Productos Pelikan SA de CV, Mexico (now Pelikan México S.A. de C.V).
December 2008	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in France, namely Pelikan France S.A.S. ("Pelikan France").
June 2008	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in India, namely Pelikan Trading India Private Limited ("Pelikan India").
May 2008	Acquisition of a dormant company incorporated in Sweden, subsequently renamed Pelikan Nordic AB by PHAG to expand sales activities in Norway, Sweden and Finland.
October 2007	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in Turkey, namely Pelikan Ofis Ve Kirtasiye Malzemeleri Ticaret Ltd. Sirketi ("Pelikan Turkey").
July 2007	Acquisition of Pelikan Argentina S.A. by Productos Pelikan SA de CV, Mexico (now Pelikan México S.A. de C.V).
April 2007	Acquisition of 90% equity interest in German Hardcopy AG (“GHAG”), Germany. The remaining 10% shares are held by GHAG.
January 2007	Acquisition of the remaining Hardcopy business with completion of 100% equity interest in Pelikan Hardcopy Holding AG.
September 2006	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in Indonesia, PT Pelikan Indonesia.
August 2006	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary on the People’s Republic of China, Pelikan Trading (Shanghai) Co Ltd.
July 2006	Commencement of the Hardcopy manufacturing line producing inkjet cartridges in Puchong, Malaysia facility.
June 2006	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in Taiwan, Pelikan Taiwan Co. Ltd. Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary in Poland, Pelikan Polska Sp zoo.
April 2006	Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Pelikan Singapore Pte. Ltd. Distribution of Pelikan products in Parkson Shanghai.
March 2006	Commencement of a new production line in Puchong, Malaysia facility for whiteboard markers and permanent markers. Acquisition of the remaining 51% equity interest in Productos Pelikan SA de CV, Mexico (now Pelikan México S.A. de C.V). Incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Pelikan Middle East FZE. Acquisition of 49% equity interest in Pelikan (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
February 2006	Acquisition of Pelikan Hardcopy Holding AG (“PHH”) Group’s Switzerland facilities involved in the production of toner powder and inkjet cartridges. Ongoing discussion with PHH Group for the acquisition of the remaining business (Czech Republic, China and Scotland).
December 2005	Expiry of Pelikan licensing agreement with agent in Iran. The distribution of Pelikan products is now via the wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Pelikan Middle East FZE.
August 2005	Resumed the worldwide distribution rights of Pelikan’s “Correcting and Gluing” products from Henkel KGgA.
June 2005	Distribution of Pelikan products in Parkson Vietnam, in addition to Parkson Malaysia.
8 April 2005	Completion of Corporate Exercise by Diperdana Holdings Berhad (now Pelikan International) involved the disposal of its entire logistics business to Konsortium Logistik Berhad and the acquisitions of Pelikan Holding AG ("PHAG") and Pelikan Japan K.K.