Press release ALLIED ENTERPRISES IS GRANTED EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR BUGATTI PERFUMES IN THE UAE Dubai, November 22nd 2009 – Allied Enterprises LLC, the UAE subsidiary of the Chalhoub Group, leading distributor and representative of luxury brands in the Middle East, announces its appointment as the exclusive distributor of Bugatti perfumes in the United Arab Emirates, a brand operated by Bogart Group, a leading independent perfumes and cosmetics specialist based in France. “Our passion for uniting shoppers with the sharpest brands drives us to relentlessly explore the world for labels that would meet our customers’ aspiration for avant-garde luxury and classic refinement.” Says Mansour Hajjar, Allied Country Manager. ”Beyond fashions and decades, Bugatti grew into an icon of exceptional style and independent character, backed by the strong legacy of its legendary sports cars heritage. We are delighted to start working with Bogart Group and be trusted with the development of such a strong brand in the UAE. We look forward to support Bugatti Perfumes’ growth across our distribution operations.” Allied Enterprises will be distributing all Bugatti Perfumes lines including Bugatti Pure Black, recently launched in the United Arab Emirates. Inspired by the concept of a 'pure, material configuration', the Pure Black fragrance relates to the Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, a masterpiece of raw purity, born through the amalgam of carbon and aluminium. About Allied Enterprises Allied Enterprises, a subsidiary of the Chalhoub Group, is a leading distributor and retailer of luxury and premium brands in the United Arab Emirates. From a single boutique in 1967, to a portfolio of over 100 leading international brands and more than 80 retail outlets, Allied has earned its position as a preferred partner for worldwide brands in the UAE. Building on an innate knowledge of the consumers and local market, Allied ensure the development and visibility of brands via distribution activities of Selective and Health and Beauty mass products, as well as the management of retail operations in the domains of beauty, fashion and gifts. www.alliedenterprises.ae About Bugatti Perfumes Bugatti Perfumes is a franchise of luxury car manufacturing brand Bugatti. It was created after Bugatti licensed Bogart Group, an international perfume and cosmetics company based in Paris, to develop and distribute fragrances under the famous name „Bugatti‟. Bogart Group‟s other brands include Façonnable, Stendhal, Naf Naf, Chevignon, Ted Lapidus, Lee Cooper, Jacques Bogart and Jeanne Piaubert. Press contacts: Florence Gillet Chalhoub Group Florence.Gillet@mailmac.net Radoine Nachdi Allied Enterprises Radoine.Nachdi@mailmac.net