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December 2008

Friday, 19th December 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Last quarter abolish otherwise successful results. Business plan for the year 2009 is adaptable Gorenje Supervisory Board has considering uncertain circumstances in the household appliances industry yesterday estimated the Gorenje business plan for the year 2009 as adequate and at the same time easily adapted to various possible scenarios, what is in these turbulent times of great importance and enables quick response on the changed business conditions.

Thursday, 18th December 2008, Velenje, Slovenia The 22nd Supervisory Board Meeting of Gorenje, d.d. The Supervisory Board of Gorenje, d.d., at its 22nd Meeting held on 18 December 2008 discussed and adopted the business plan of Gorenje, d.d., and the Gorenje Group for the year 2009. and was also informed with measures, implementing in Gorenje to easing the crisis.

Friday, 12th December 2008, Velenje, Slovenia ERICo among the winners of the European Regional Champions Award 2008 The Institute of ecological research ERICo is among the recipients of the European Regional Champions Award 2008, presented by the European Parliament and the Committee on Regional Development. The 30 best projects, selected among 250 nominees, also included the project COOT – Centre of Environment Technology Excellence, in which ERICo is taking part as a key partner.

Thursday, 11th December 2008, Belgrade, Serbia Gorenje opens a state-of-the-art business centre in Belgrade

On 9 December, 2008, Gorenje opened with a gala event a state-of-the art business centre in New Belgrade. The building extends over an area of 8,000 square metres and hosts a Gorenje Studio showroom as well as premises of some of Gorenje subsidiaries.

Thursday, 11th December 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Meet the superheroes of the Gorenje Handball Club

It has been a tradition at the Gorenje Handball Club to publish a calendar each year. When designing the calendar, they are looking to move away from the sports themes and to create something different. This year, they have surprised with a fresh, "wacky" idea that also includes their general sponsor, Gorenje.

Wednesday, 10th December 2008, Paris, France Gorenje in the advanced eco houses Having teamed up with the English company ZED Factory (Zero Energy Development Factory) in UK in February this year, Gorenje took another part on November 22nd 2008 in the opening of the first zero energy eco house in France

Tuesday, 9th December 2008, Frankfurt, Germany Culinary sensation with Jamie Oliver A rather unusual huge tent set up at the foot of the "Gut Stubb" restaurant tower, a part of the Frankfurt "Festhalle" exhibition and fair arena, hosted 500 guests of the first JAMIE OLIVER DINNER SHOW held on November 20th in Germany; the show was co-sponsored by Gorenje.

Monday, 8th December 2008, Belgrade/Serbia Marko Mrzel wings the Manager of the Year Award in Serbia

Marko Mrzel, head of Gorenje Belgrade, received in Serbia the Manager of the Year 2008 Award in the category of trade

Monday, 8th December 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Cancellations of orders in last weeks are causing anxiety The circumstances on the markets are for Gorenje, due to the global financial crisis and recession from week to week strongly worsening. While we have in the first half of the year, based on a good performance still expected that we will finish the year with the success, and after the third quarter the results from these market circumstances still haven’t major impacts on the performance.

Monday, 1st December 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Valvasor medal for innovation culture

On November 27th, the first two Janez Vajkard Valvasor medals for business achievements were presented at the Jožef Štefan International Graduate School in Ljubljana. The Valvasor medal was presented to Mr. Franjo Bobinac, Gorenje president and CEO, and Mr. Ivan Atelšek, former long-time director of Gorenje.

November 2008

Friday, 28th November 2008, Velenje Gorenje, d.d., acquired own shares Based upon the Recommendations to the public companies for public announcements (Ljubljana Stock Exchange, d.d.), we are informing the public, that the company Gorenje, d.d., has in the period from 21 November 2008 to 27 November 2008 acquired 4,800 own shares issued by the company Gorenje, d.d., and following to this the stake of the own shares increased from 0.8304 % to 0.8647 per cent of all.

Monday, 24th November 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje Wins the TOP 10 Award for the Seventh Consecutive Year

This year, Gorenje again received the TOP 10 Education Management Award 2008. Planet GV and Institute of Education Management Sofos selected 10 most successful companies / organizations with the biggest scope of investment into employee knowledge. The recipients of the award were announced on November 19th during the traditional Education Management Conference.

Saturday, 22nd November 2008, Velenje, Slovenija Martin Hirschorn IAC Prize for the Paper on noise reduction and control

Nikola Holeček, vodja akustičnega laboratorija in Rok Grudnik, vodja produktnega vodenja sta s tremi soavtorji prejela nagrado Martin Hirschorn IAC ameriške fundacije INCE za najboljši prispevek o nadzoru in zmanjševanju hrupa objavljenim leta 2006 v znanstveni reviji Noise Control Engineering Journal. Nagrada sodi med najpomembnejše in najprestižnejše nagrade v inženirstvu zmanjševana hrupa.

Thursday, 20th November 2008, Velenje, Slovenija Gorenje, d.d., acquired own shares Based upon the Recommendations to the public companies for public announcements (Ljubljana Stock Exchange, d.d.), we are informing the public, that the company Gorenje, d.d., as on 20 November 2008 acquired 3,169 own shares issued by the company Gorenje, d.d., and following to this the stake of the own shares increased from 0,8079 % to 0.8304 per cent of all voting rights in the company Gorenje, d.d., or in from 113,342 to 116,511 GRVG shares. The company acquired shares by transactions on the organized stock market.

Thursday, 20th November 2008, Split/Croatia, Velenje/Slovenia Fourth pink refrigerator with a precious ribbon sold at a charity auction

Gorenje and Zlatarna Celje (Celje Goldsmiths) have teamed up for the second time with the Croatian association Europa Donna to raise funds for fighting breast cancer in Croatia. Last night, EUR 16,800 was raised at a charity auction in Split.

Wednesday, 19th November 2008, Shanghai, China China Home Style Award 2008 won in China In Shanghai, China, a four-day international Interior Lifestyle China Fair opened on November 19, featuring an extensive range of modern high-quality luxury equipment for home, displayed by over 200 exhibitors from across the globe. At the fair, Gorenje received the China Home Style Award as the best new brand of 2008 in China.

Monday, 17th November 2008, Velenje/Slovenia, Belgrade/Serbia The Futuristic Kitchen Impresses Belgrade Yet Again

Having clocked up over 15,000 kilometres on its voyage through European capitals in a good year, the futuristic kitchen once again arrived at Belgrade where it started its journey in May 2007 with a launch at the Belgrade Design Week.

Monday, 17th November 2008, Velenje/Slovenia Company INGOR acquired GRVG shares Based upon the Recommendations to the public companies for public announcements (Ljubljana Stock Exchange, d.d.), we are informing the public, that the company INGOR, d.o.o., & co. k.d., , Ljubljana, Brnčičeva ulica 39, SI-1231 Ljubljana - Črnuče, Slovenia, informed us on 17 November 2008, that as on 14 November 2008 the company acquired 20,000 shares issued by the company Gorenje, d.d., and following to this the stake of the voting rights increased from 5.4316 % to 5.5742 per cent of all voting rights in the company Gorenje, d.d., or in total 782,056 GRVG shares.

Thursday, 13th November 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Notification on major holding of voting rights The company INGOR, d.o.o., & co. k.d., , Ljubljana, Brnčičeva ulica 39, SI-1231 Ljubljana - Črnuče, Slovenia, informed us on 13 November 2008, that as on 12 November 2008 the company acquired 212,500 shares issued by the company Gorenje, d.d.

Wednesday, 12th November 2008, Zagreb, Croatia Trusted Brand 2008 Award in Croatia

Gorenje was for the second year in a row named the most trustworthy household appliance brand by Croatian readers of the Rader’s Digest magazine.

Monday, 10th November 2008, Bucharest, Romania New generation of cooking appliances in the Romanian market On November 8th, Gorenje hosted a special event for over 100 business partners at an idyllic location of Cheile Gradistei in Moeciu, near the infamous Dracula's Bran Castle, to introduce to the Romanian market the new generation of cooking appliances and the 'Black up' range.

Friday, 7th November 2008, Moscow, Russia Gorenje Ora-Ïto White Collection top model of the Moscow Fashion Week

On October 22, 2008, spectacular launch of the new Gorenje Ora-Ïto White Collection of household appliances took place in Moscow. The event was a part of the eminent 20th Moscow Fashion Week. Witnessing the festive opening of the fashion week and wishing the new collection of household appliances all the best, were the collection designer Ora-Ïto and the popular Hollywood star Denise Richards.

Wednesday, 5th November 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Slovenian Nordic Teams ready for the new season On today’s news conference, which is traditionally held at Gorenje sales and exhibition centre in Ljubljana, this years Slovene Nordic Teams presented them selves. Gorenje is a general sponsor of Slovenian Nordic Teams for the 15th year.

Wednesday, 5th November 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje is well prepared for further tense situation The Supervisory Board of the company Gorenje, d.d., announced today, at its 21st planned Meeting, the business performance and results of the Gorenje Group for the first nine months of 2008. In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, the business performance was good, when comparing year on year results, as well as the planed objectives for 2008.

Monday, 3th November 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Compact XL kitchen wins the Golden Tie Award

Concept XL was awarded the prestigious Golden Tie Award presented by the Wood processing Association of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia in cooperation with Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre and is ranked in the Top 10. The award-winning Compact XL kitchen is displayed in Gorenje's exhibition area in Hall B.

Monday, 3th November 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje at the Ljubljana Furniture Fair

Ljubljana Furniture Fair is the most prominent event of its kind in Slovenia; this year, it took place from 3 to 9 November. In the ground floor of the B exhibition hall, Gorenje displayed a selection of novelties and achievements in which the company takes particular pride.

October 2008

Friday, 31st October 2008, Split, Croatia Pink refrigerator again in the fight against breast cancer

Gorenje and Zlatarna Celje (Celje Goldsmiths) for the second time participate in the charitable project of the Croatian branch of Europa Donna, the European association for breast cancer care.

Friday, 31st October 2008, Velenje, Slovenia 2.500 visitors at the Atag Home Trade Show

Since 2001 the Dutch company Atag, which is a member of Gorenje Gorup since June 2008, has been organising its own home trade show, at which the new products and services of the brands Atag, Pelgrim and Etna are presented to the kitchen experts. Around 2.500 visitors participated at this year’s trade show.

Monday, 27th October 2008, Velenje/Podčetrtek, Slovenia Papirus award to Gorenje internal magazine Pika na G Gorenje internal magazine Pika na G was at this years Papirus competition, which is organised by the Slovenian public relations society for the best Slovenian internal magazines, awarded with the Papirus award in the category the

Saturday, 18th October 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Save up to 30 % of energy by washing at 30 ºC

Gorenje and Ariel organised special events on 16 October on Prešeren Square in Ljubljana and on 17 October in Shopping centre Europark in Maribor for raising awareness among consumers about the importance of efficient washing and reducing the amount of electricity used.

Wednesday, 15th October 2008, Lyon, France Gorenje at Tendances Maison fair in France

From 10 October, 2008 till 17 October, 2008 Gorenje is participating at the fair Tendances Maison that is held in Lyon, second biggest city in France. The fair focuses on the newest home interior design trends. Gorenje presents at the fair for the first time to the French audience its range of built-in appliances that will now be available also on the French market.

Tuesday, 14th October 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje remains optimistic despite turbulence in the financial markets At Gorenje, we have understood the causes and effects in the market place and resulting sales. Firstly, the financial crisis which erupted in the US financial sector, which then rapidly washed across into Europe and secondly, the cooling down of overall economic activity in Europe, especially in Western markets reflecting a downward consumer trend along with maturing economies and markets.

Wednesday, 8th October 2008, London, United Kingdom Gorenje Helps to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Care

Gorenje contributed a unique pink retro fridge complete with a white gold encrusted Breast Cancer Care Ribbon made by Zlatarna Celje (Celje Goldsmith's) for the charitable auction at the Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show, in London. A total of £55,000 was raised during the evening.

Friday, 3th October 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje wins the "BIO quality concept award" for the "White Qube" conceptual project

The 21st Biennial of Industrial Design BIO21 was launched in the Ljubljana Museum of Architecture. The biennial is a major international display of industrial design, notable messages, and design concepts.

Wednesday, 1st October 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje brand awarded as a "Trusted Brand"

At a gala event held in Ljubljana on 30 September, 2008, Gorenje was awarded for the second year in a row the Trusted Brand 2008 as the leading household appliance brand in Slovenia. The award indicates the confidence that Slovenian consumers have in Gorenje brand and it proves that Gorenje brand is respectful and well-known. Gorenje marketing director Mr. Aleksander Uranc accepted the award on behalf of Gorenje.

September 2008

Friday, 26th September 2008, Praga, Czech Republic Gorenje at the For Arch fair in Prague The biggest fair for architecture and building in the Czech Republic ForArch is held in Prague. Gorenje presents with its retail trade network the current range of household appliances and design lines of the brands Gorenje and Mora as well as Gorenje kitchen furniture that is sold in the Czech market.

Monday, 22nd September 2008, Brdo Kranj, Slovenia Gorenje's exclusive fridge for the best secondary school graduates

Gorenje designed for this year's generation of the best secondary school graduates an exclusive fridge with a youthful design. At the ceremony held in Brdo Congress Center on 19 September, the fridge »Nano Smart Community« was by lot donated to the secondary school graduate from Col Janja Vidmar.

Friday, 19th September 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Silver Innovation Award of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Gorenje's new generation of fridge freezers

On September 17, 2008 a festive award bestowal for the best innovations 2007 was held in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia. Gorenje's new generation of fridge freezers was awarded with a silver award.

Thursday, 18th September 2008, Vienna, Austria Gorenje increased its brand value by 63 million euros

Austrian eminent private European Brand Institute from Vienna presented results of a brand research on European level. Gorenje thus remains the most valuable Slovenian brand. It increased its brand value by 63 million euros which equals to 16.5 percent in comparison to last year.

Saturday, 13th September 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Franjo Bobinac is the new president of the Handball Club Gorenje

Mr. Franjo Bobinac, Gorenje's president and CEO, was elected and unanimously confirmed as the new president of the Handball Club Gorenje on the constitutive meeting of club’s Management Committee.

Thursday, 11th September 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Myths and legends from Gorenje

On 10 September, 2008, the book Myths and Legends from Gorenje was for the first time presented to the public in the Atrium of the Velenje castle. The stories collected in the book were written by former and current Gorenje's employees and were edited by Ph.D. Emil Rojc, former Management Board Secretary of Gorenje.

Monday, 8th September 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Notification on major holding of voting rights The company KD Skladi, družba za upravljanje, d.o.o., Celovška cesta 206, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, informed us on 8 September 2008, that as on 5 September 2008

Wednesday, 3th September 2008, Berlin, Germany Gorenje's exhibition area at the IFA fair attracts numerous visitors

Today is the closing day at the IFA 2008 international consumer electronics fair. This year, it included for the first time the HOME APPLIANCES @ IFA exhibition that featured all major household appliance manufacturers, including Gorenje.

Tuesday, 2nd September 2008, Berlin, Germany Successful presentation of the Gorenje for iPod fridge freezer prototype

Tomorrow is the closing day at the IFA 2008 international consumer electronics fair; according to current projections, this year's attendance will break records. Among Gorenje's numerous novelties and innovations exhibited at the fair the Gorenje for iPod refrigerator has been a true attention magnet.

Monday, 1st September 2008, Berlin, Slovenia The new generation of Gorenje kitchen appliances exhibited in Berlin

Gorenje is presenting the new generation of kitchen appliances for the first time to the public at the new international HOME APPLIANCES @ IFA 2008 fair. This comprehensive collection of kitchen appliances is available in two designer lines..

August 2008

Sunday, 31st August 2008, Berlin, Germany Gorenje presented the QUBE concept

The conceptual project of freestanding appliances Qube, a result of Gorenje's in-house development anticipates a revolution in contemporary residential interior design.

Saturday, 30th August 2008, Berlin, Germany Gorenje for iPod Refrigerator in the Spotlight

Gorenje is paving the way to new dimensions of living, entertainment, cuisine, and household tasks. This time, they created a unique fusion of consumer electronics and modern kitchen equipment: Gorenje's charming black fridge freezer combined with the legendary iPod touch.

Friday, 29th August 2008, Berlin, Germany Rock Star in your kitchen

Gorenje signed a license agreement with Apple for the use of their technology in Gorenje refrigerators. Resulting from this cooperation, a unique combination of the iPod device and Gorenje fridge freezer was developed, offering the best of both.

Friday, 29th August 2008, Berlin, Germany Gorenje at the IFA 2008 fair

In Berlin, Gorenje is presenting at the IFA 2008 fair a selection of novelties and conceptual projects with which they wish to bring closer the use of household appliances to contemporary consumer as well as achievements of the recent years on which they are particularly proud; their exhibition area is measuring over 500 square meters.

Wednesday, 27th August 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje in Slovenian Ethnographic Museum

Students of cultural anthropology and ethnology at Philosophic Faculty in Ljubljana have, in the frame of study activities, prepared an exhibition in Slovenian Ethnographic Museum, which will be exposed until September 7th, 2008. A part of an exhibition is also a kitchen range and a fridge-freezer from Gorenje Pininfarina Collection.

Wednesday, 27th August 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje again a 'Trusted brand' Gorenje is again the most trustworthy brand in the household appliance sector in Slovenia. As many as 75,6 percent of persons taking part in the Reader's Digest survey selected Gorenje as the best brand in the field of household appliances and recognised Gorenje as a 'trusted brand'.

Tuesday, 26th August 2008, Velenje, Slovenija Gorenje in the first half with a very sound business performance; Stand-up against the high prices of raw materials, with the higher value added products The Supervisory Board of Gorenje, d.d., today at its 20th Meeting discussed and adopted the Non-audited Half-Yearly Report of Gorenje d.d. and the Gorenje Group.

Monday, 25th August 2008, Velenje, Slovenija Gorenje at the fair Futura 2008

Gorenje will after the exhibition at one of the biggest and most important fairs of entertainment electronics in the world IFA 2008 in Berlin, continue with the exhibition at the fair of entertainment electronics, household appliances and telecommunications Futura 2008, which will run from September 11th until September 14th 2008 in Salzburg. Gorenje will be presented in the hall 15.

July 2008

Friday, 25th July 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje at the IFA 2008 fair

Leading household manufacturers had jointly decided to participate at the new international HOME APPLIANCES @ IFA 2008 fair taking place from August 29th to September 3rd this year in Berlin. Among them is Gorenje which will use the opportunity to present the numerous novelties and innovations.

Friday, 18th July 2008, Warsaw, Poland New warehouse and showroom in Poland The company Gorenje Polska has recently moved into its new commercial and logistics complex at location Ožarów Mazowiecki in Warsaw, near central railway station and just off the main road entering the city from the direction of Berlin.

Thursday, 17th July 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia New distribution centre in Slovakia

On the 26th June 2008 Gorenje opened a new distribution centre in a city Stožok in Slovakia, which is positioned 220 kilometres east from Slovakian main capital Bratislava. Main reasons for investment valued 2,7 million Euros are sales expansion in Slovakia and high rent costs of warehouse capacities.

Monday, 7th July 2008, Velenje, Slovenija 12th Gorenje Cup to German Bodmer

Last weekend the 22nd international FIS continental cup ski-jumping summer 2008 happend. On Saturday, 5th of July, German Pascal Bodmer won the challenge for 12th Gorenje Cup.

Saturday, 5th July 2008, Velenje, Slovenija Gorenje presented a washing machine to the humanitarian organization Marjetica Gorenje responded to the invitation to take part in a slovenian humanitarian TV show called Catch the Dream produced by TV Pika. Kočevje-based humanitarian organization Marjetica which helps many socially deprived families.

Wednesday, 2nd July 2008, Cologne, Germany Gorenje Ora-Ïto oven wins the Plus X Award 2008

The jury was convinced by its elegant appearance featuring black glass combined with a handle made of brushed aluminum, technically perfected interior, and electronic controls that pave the way for optimum cooking results.

June 2008

Monday, 30th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Notification on major holding of voting rights The company Home Products Europe B.V., Heemskerklaan 79, 6881 EN, Velp, the Netherlands, informed us on 30 June 2008, that as on 26 June 2008 they acquired 1,070,000 shares issued by the company Gorenje, d.d., which, represents 7.6265 per cent of all voting rights in the company Gorenje, d.d..

Friday, 27th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Notification of the acquisition or disposal of the own shares Regarding the acquisition of a 100 percent ownership stake in the company ATAG Europe B.V, the Netherlands, which was concluded on 10 June 2008 with the company Home Products Europe B.V., has Gorenje, d.d., on 26 June 2008 paid the part of the purchase price by own shares.

Tuesday, 17th June 2008, Ljubljana/Velenje, Slovenia Pipe and wire radiators of the future

To generate new and fresh ideas for the design of pipe and wire radiators, Gorenje Tiki teamed up with the students of the Ljubljana Academy of Visual Arts and Design.

Tuesday, 17th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje, d.d. received approval to consummate the acquisition of Dutch company ATAG Europe Referring to the announcement dated 11th of June 2008, regarding the acquisition of a 100 percent ownership stake in the company ATAG Europe B.V., we are notifying the public, that on 16th of June 2008 we have received the approval from the German Cartel Office to consummate the transaction of the acquisition.

Friday, 13th June 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje takes part at the first Slovenian Fashion Week Last week, from June 9th to 11th, at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, a number of fashion artists from Slovenia and abroad presented their work at the first slovenian fashion week called the BMW Art&Fashion Week.

Thursday, 12th June 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Fall in love to death before the summer starts

Gorenje organised a special event for journalist and editors inviting them to a unique concert for one chef, six apprentices and three persons in charge of dishwashing entitled “Love to death”.

Wednesday, 11th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Short explanation regarding temporary trading halt with Gorenje, d.d., shares The Management Board of the Gorenje, d.d., decided for one day trading halt with Gorenje, d.d., shares, due to the acquisition, which represents an important expansion of the Gorenje Group and due to the General Shareholders Meeting, at 11 June 2008.

Wednesday, 11th June 2008, Amsterdam, Velenje Gorenje acquiring leading Dutch white goods market player The President of the Management Board and CEO of Gorenje, Franjo Bobinac and Philip Sluiter, concluded a contract on the acquisition of a 100 percent ownership stake in the ATAG Europe B.V. The acquisition of the top-level Dutch provider of household appliances is the largest acquisition in the history of the company's operations.

Wednesday, 11th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia The resolutions passed at the 12th Annual General Meeting of Gorenje, d.d. The Management Board of Gorenje, d.d., hereby announces the resolutions passed at the 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Gorenje, d.d., presided over by Leonard F. Peklar and the Verification Committee comprising Mr. Igor Pirc, Mr. Igor Vertuš and Mrs. Milena Obu, in the presence of Notary Public Janez Mlakar of Slovenj Gradec.

Monday, 9th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje is the second most eminent company in Slovenia

Gorenje again made the top of the list of the most eminent and investment-friendly companies in 2008, retaining its position of the second most reputable company in Slovenia. Mr. Franjo Bobinac, Gorenje President and CEO, was found the most reputable Slovenian manager.

Friday, 6th June 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Delegation of the Slovenia-France Friendship Group visited Gorenje On June 5, 2008 Gorenje hosted the four-member delegation of the Slovenia-France Friendship Group of France's National Assembly.

Wednesday, 4th June 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Vesna Petkovšek receives the InJo 2008 award for innovation journalism At the 3rd regional conference on innovation journalism and communication Stanford after Stanford, Mrs. Vesna Petkovšek, chief editor of Gorenje's corporate magazine Pika na G, was presented the InJo 2008 award for the article on innovation in corporate magazines called "Competitive 540".

Monday, 2nd June 2008, London, United Kingdom What do the British think of Gorenje Premium Touch fridge-freezer?

In the British newspaper supplement Daily Mail Weekend has Gorenje Premium Touch fridge-freezer been ranked among the ten best fridge-freezers available on the British market. The supplement is weekly read by 6.5 million readers.

May 2008

Tuesday, 27th May 2008, Velenje 19th Supervisory Board Meeting of Gorenje, d.d. The Supervisory Board of the Company discussed on its today’s Supervisory Board Meeting, about the business performance for the period January – March 2008 of the Gorenje, d.d., and of the Gorenje Group

Tuesday, 27th May 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje business performance in the first three months 2008, successful and in line with the plan Gorenje business performance in the first three months 2008, successful and in line with the plan; very strong, 21.5% growth of net profit.

Friday, 23th May 2008, Kyiv, Ukraine Aquatherm Award to Gorenje for the best exhibition place

Company Gorenje Ukraine presented it self from the 14th to 17th May 2008 in Kyiv at the 10th International Aquatherm Exhibition with electriacl water heaters, new design of heating pumps, water keepers, radiators and air conditioning and was awarded with Aquatherm Award for the most beautiful setteled exhibition place.

Wednesday, 21st May 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Organised Collection of Proxies for Shareholders to Exercise Their Voting Rights Throughout the years, Gorenje, d.d., has been encouraging all shareholders to actively exercise their rights by organised collection of proxies and in accordance with the Slovenian Corporate Governance Code recommendation is announcing that as of today, the company officers authorised to collect proxies i.e.

Tuesday, 20th May 2008, Stara Pazova, Valjevo Serbia Gorenje donated for education in Serbia

Gorenje donated on May 19 and 20 two work desks for performing exercises in electrotechnics and machine engineering to two secondary technical schools in Stara Pazova and Valjevo in Serbia.

Thursday, 15th May 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Assembly of Wheeled Vehicle in Šoštanj goes on in accordance with time plan In accordance with the published article written by Mr. Rok Praprotnik in the newspaper Dnevnik, about the execution of the contract of supply and delivery of AMV 8 x 8 Wheeled Vehicle for the Slovenian Army, we at Gorenje decided to explain our role in this business and to defend reputation of Gorenje.

Monday, 12th May 2008, Prague. Czech Republic Gorenje's Celebrates the Europe Day with a Special Installation in the Center of Prague

Upon the occasion, Gorenje displayed a collection of its Old Timer Series refrigerators crafted especially for this event, featuring the designs of Slovenian, Czech, and European flag, respectively, on their fronts.

Thursday, 8th May 2008, Paris, France Futuristic kitchen nominated as the innovation of the year

The range of appliances was introduced to the French at the Foire de Paris fair. The futuristic kitchen as a special achievement was nominated for the innovation of the year, this making its way to the central exhibition area at the fair for innovations – the Podium de l'innovation.

Wednesday, 7th May 2008, Velenje, Slovenia The 12th Shareholder's Assembly Meeting of Gorenje, d.d. The Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Gorenje, d.d., hereby convene the 12th Shareholder's Assembly Meeting of Gorenje, d.d., to be held on Wednesday 11 June 2008 at 12.00 hours in Hotel Paka Conference Hall in Velenje, Rudarska ul. 1, Slovenia.

April 2008

Thursday, 24th April 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje in the first quarter increased the profitability for one fifth At the 18th meeting, held on 24 April 2008, the Supervisory Board of Gorenje, d.d., adopted audited Annual Report of Gorenje, d.d., and the Consolidated Annual Report of the Gorenje Group for the Year 2007, and confirmed the proposal for the application of the balance-sheet profit for the year 2007.

Tuesday, 22nd April 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Initiative Eco Familiy - Help the Planet with the Informed Behavious The aim of the Eco Family initative is to motivate individuals to change their wasteful habits, to introduce energy-efficient technology in their homes, and to seek alternative options.

Tuesday, 22nd April 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje donated 21 trees to the citizens of Velenje on the Earth Day

On the occasion of the international Earth Day, Gorenje donated to the citizens of Velenje 21 trees gingko biloba for the reviving of the square Titov trg.

Saturday, 12th April 2008, Kyiv, Ukraine Gorenje presents unique products at the Luxury Temptation exhibition in Kyiv Only 2000 of invitees – the first persons of politics, business, and culture from Ukrainian elite could admire presented luxury products; also from Gorenje.

Friday, 11th April 2008, Velenje, Slovenia 17th Supervisory Board Meeting of Gorenje, d.d. - Dated 10.04.2008 The Management Board has informed the Supervisory Board today on the progress of the Gorenje Group strategic plan through internal and external growth.

Tuesday, 8th April 2008, Zagreb, Croatia EUR 15,400 raised through auction of the Pink Refrigerator

15,400 € were raised at a charity auction in Zagreb, organized by the Croatian association Europa Donna, following an initiative by Gorenje; the funds are to be donated to the Varaždin General Hospital, for the purchase of a mammogram.

March 2008

Friday, 14th March 2008, Ljubljana/Slovenia, Milan/Italy Gorenje Tiki at M.C.E fair in Milan Heat Pumps and Solar Systems are the Future of Heating. Gorenje Tiki is presenting the company and its product range at the M.C.E. – Mostra convegno Expocomfort – 2008 fair which is currently taking place at the new Milan fairgrounds.

Monday, 10th March 2008, Budapest, Hungary Futuristic kitchen in Budapest From March 6th to 9th 2008, the company Gorenje Budapest, in coproduction with the company Stilles, took part in the exhibition of contemporary interior design trends at the 11th 360°Hometrend & Design Exhibition in Budapest.

Monday, 10th March 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje slim washing machine leads the pack in cost effectiveness The German Consumers Association rated the Gorenje Slim washing machine as the most cost effective in the category of 4.5 to 5-kilogram load washing machines.

Friday, 7th March 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Franjo Bobinac awarded for outstanding business achievements The Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry held an award ceremony at which the 40th Awards for Economic and Business Achievements were presented.

February 2008

Thursday, 28th February 2008, London, United Kingdom Gorenje in the "Zero Carbon House" Gorenje contributed a set of high-end, energy efficient household appliances for the "Zero Carbon House" manufactured by the renowned ZEDfactory Ltd practice, specializing in zero energy developments. The house was presented at Ecobuild, London, Europe's biggest event dedicated to sustainable design and construction.

Wednesday, 27th February 2008, Velenje Non-audited Financial Statements of Gorenje, d.d., and of the Gorenje Group for the year 2007 At its 16th Meeting held on 27 February 2007 the Supervisory Board was informed on non-audited Financial Statements regarding the business performance of Gorenje, d.d., and Gorenje Group for the year 2007.

Thursday, 21st February 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje & Pininfarina – a bond in the new culture of living Pininfarina is a globally renowned design brand particularly famous for its automobile designs – most notably, the cult Ferrari. However, the Pininfarina Studio is also active in the field of industrial design, architecture, and interior design. Its cooperation with Gorenje dates back 18 years. Strategic pursuit of a shared vision led to a solid relationship between the two companies.

Thursday, 21st February 2008, Velenje/Slovenia, Turin/Italy Collection Gorenje Pininfarina Black presented in Turin Gorenje organised on Tuesday, 19th February, a press conference for international group of journalists in the headquarters of the company Pininfarina Extra in Turin, Italy presenting the newest design collection Gorenje Pininfarina Black.

Wednesday, 13th February 2008, Velenje, Slovenia SmarTable Wins the Audience Award at an Exhibition in Paris At the Observeur 08 exhibition in Paris, Gorenje's SmarTable took the second place in the visitors' vote. SmarTable shared the second place with the robot Spykee, while the first place went to electric powered scooter E-Solex.

Wednesday, 6th February 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenija Gorenje design studio established Slovenian companies Gorenje, Trimo, Riko and Pristop established today at the Founding General Assembly a new company, Gorenje design studio, d. o. o.

January 2008

Thursday, 31st January 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Initiative of Gorenje for a new energy label Gorenje is as a direct member of the European Committee of Manufacturers of Domestic Equipment CECED proposing to introduce a new, open scheme for labelling energy efficiency of household appliances.

Thursday, 24th January 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje among the nominees for the Ecology-Oriented Company 2007 Gorenje, as a nominee for the 'Ecology-Oriented Company 2007' received a special award of gratitude for its efforts in the field of personal and spiritual growth, healthy lifestyle, ecology, social care, and endeavors for a better world in 2007

Tuesday, 22nd January 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje and Publicus sign a letter of intent Last week, Gorenje, d.d., and Publicus, d.o.o., signed a letter of intent on the acquisition of a 51-percent share of the company Publicus.

Tuesday, 15th January 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia Gorenje Ora-Ïto Collection among the nominees of the Wallpaper magazine Wallpaper, the cult magazine for design, interior decoration, fashion, art, and lifestyle, ranked the Gorenje Ora-Ïto appliance collection among the nominees in the category of the best household appliances.

Wednesday, 9th January 2008, Velenje, Slovenia Gorenje at the 7th International Fair of Household Appliances in Tehran Gorenje presented at the show with the hand-embedded Swarowski Crystals and technologically advanced and excellently designed appliances from its own collections Gorenje Ora-Ïto and Gorenje Pininfarina.