1. Yankee Candle Czech Republic
Michael Ryan, Plant Manager
Martina Sebestova, Human Resource Manager
5 th JUNE 2017

2. ABOUT YANKEE CANDLE
The world´s leading manufacturer of premium scented candles and home fragrance products.
During 47 years on the market Yankee Candle has become the most - recognized name in the global candle business.
The headquarters of the company in Massachusetts, USA
Part of Newell Brands – global leader in consumer goods
Existing bonuses and benefits + new benefits

3. CZECH REPUBLIC PROJECT
YANKEE CANDLE
CZECH REPUBLIC PROJECT
First international manufacturing facility of Yankee Candle
A result of the extensive organic growth in the European market
Our new manufacturing facility will provide the same premium products for costumers in EMEA region on a quicker time scale
And why we decided for industrial zone Joseph in Most, Czech Republic?
Geographic position just in centre of Europe
Strong manufacturing heritage
Local infrastructure
Excellent support from Most town and Czech government
Existing bonuses and benefits + new benefits

4. YANKEE CANDLE PLANT IN CZECH REPUBLIC Area of the plant 33,000 m2
Investment exceeded 52.5 million USD
More than 300 jobs
Modern and mostly automated technology and air-conditioned environment
Existing bonuses and benefits + new benefits

5. CZECH REPUBLIC PROJECT TIME LINE
Q3 2015: Site selection
Feb 2016: Ground breaking
Sep 2016: Technical staff hired
Dec 2016: Building handover
Jan 2017: Move in !
Feb 2017: Production start
May 2017: Customer shipments start
Jun 2017: 260 employees
Q4 2017: Full production
Roadmap
* Excludes USA

6. CZECH REPUBLIC PROJEKT VÝROBNÍ PLÁN
2017
Production
2018 Full Year Vol
Start
At Standard
Volume
Jar Line C (Lge, Med & Sml Jars)
Jan
1-Sep
5.6M
11.1M
Jar Line B (Lge & Med Jars)
Feb
1-Oct
4.8M
9.4M
Votive Line
14.3M
34.1M
Tea Light Lines 1 & 2
Mar
2.2M
4.6M
Total Units
26.9M
59.2M

7. Thank you for your attention Your questions are welcome