Revlon Inc. (fka REVRQ)

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Revlon Implements Worldwide Organizational Restructuring

Thursday , May 28, 2009 09:00ET

NEW YORK, May 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Second Quarter 2009 Outlook Significantly Below Second Quarter 2008

Revlon, Inc. (NYSE: REV) today announced a worldwide organizational restructuring, rightsizing the organization to reflect the more efficient workflows and processes that the Company has implemented over the last two years. In addition, given the ongoing uncertain economic environment and the potential effect that it could have on net sales, this action will also provide the Company with additional flexibility.

Revlon President and Chief Executive Officer, Alan T. Ennis, stated, "Today's announcement represents an important, necessary, and logical next step forward for Revlon. Over the past two years, we have built improved and more efficient processes and workflows, which now allow us to take this step to reduce annualized costs by approximately $30 million. This action, which we are implementing immediately, will enable us to become a stronger, more financially sound organization while staying true to our vision of providing glamour, excitement and innovation to consumers through high-quality products at affordable prices. Revlon has incredible talent and capabilities, broad geographic reach, and strong global brands. We will continue the execution of our successful business strategy, namely (i) building and leveraging our strong brands; (ii) improving the execution of our strategies and plans, and providing for continued improvement in our organizational capability through enabling and developing our employees; (iii) continuing to strengthen our international business; (iv) improving our operating profit margins and cash flow; and (v) improving our capital structure."

Organizational Restructuring

The primary components of the organizational restructuring involve consolidating certain functions; reducing layers of management, where appropriate, to increase accountability and effectiveness; streamlining support functions to reflect the new organizational structure; and further consolidating the Company's office facilities in New Jersey. The organizational restructuring will result in the elimination of approximately 400 positions worldwide, including approximately 325 current employees and approximately 75 open positions.

Annualized cost reductions from this organizational restructuring are expected to be approximately $30 million, of which approximately $15 million will benefit 2009 results. Restructuring and related charges are expected to be $20 million comprised of $17 million of employee-related costs, including severance and other termination benefits, and $3 million related to the consolidation of the Company's office facilities in New Jersey. Approximately $17 million of the charges are expected to be recognized in the second quarter of 2009 with the remaining $3 million expected to be recognized in the second half of 2009. All of the charges are expected to be paid out over the 2009 to 2012 period, including $11 million in 2009, $6 million in 2010, and the balance of $3 million to be paid thereafter.


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