In October 2014, Plafar Retail shareholders decided to close a management contract with Centrofarm, according to which the general manager of Centrofarm will also become the general manager of Plafar.
According to the latest data, Mircea Coman is the general manager of Centrofarm.
Centrofarm is controlled by Alain Louis Michel Emile Bonte.
Plafar Retail shareholders are Alain Louis Michel Emile Bonte, with a 75% stake, and Luana Berbec, with a 25% stake.
According to corporate website data, Plafar Retail owns 35 stores selling natural health and beauty products.
In 2013, Plafar Retail reported a turnover of RON27.2 million (EUR6.15 million), up 7.8% compared with 2012, while its losses narrowed 11% to RON3.3 million, according to Finance Ministry data.
Centrofarm operates a network of more than 50 drugstores and had a turnover of RON106.8 million (EUR24.2 million) in 2013, down 21% on the year, and a loss of RON12 million (EUR2.7 million) from a loss of RON17 million (EUR3.7 million) in 2012.