—2016—

May

The Big Challenge competition for 2016 has taken place with a successful launch in 2 new countries, The Netherlands and Poland.

February

Referencia International Partners S.à r.l. leads a group of investors in the acquisition of a majority stake in French luxury shoe maker and designer SAS PARALLELE Diffusion. Referencia International Partner André Bruère joins the company as CEO.

—2015—

October

Formia Glass s.r.l., a company 100% owned by Referencia International Partners S.à r.l., completes the acquisition of the assets and business of Formia International.

May

The Big Challenge competition for 2015 has taken place after a momentous year where it has developed a new identity, website and launched 2 new free to download apps to help make learning English more fun.

—2014—

May

The Big Challenge competition for 2014 has taken place and was a great success.

April

BTI S.à r.l. increase its stake in Formia International to 100%. Referencia International Partners S.à r.l. becomes the majority owner of Formia through its 60% stake in BTI S.à r.l.

—2013—

October

Referencia International acquires BTI S.à r.l., the owner of 40% stake in Formia International. André Bruère, partner at Referencia International, who has been working with Formia since late 2011 will continue in his role as Chairman of the group.

May

The Big Challenge competition for 2013 has taken place with a successful launch in Sweden.

—2012—

December

The Big Challenge is launching in Sweden for the first time in 2013.

May

The Big Challenge competition for 2012 has taken place with a successful launch in Austria.

January

Referencia International acquires a minority stake in SAS International Service.