March 13 (Reuters) - Orthofix International Nv:
* ORTHOFIX ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF JOHN SICARD TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL NV - SICARD'S APPOINTMENT EXPANDS BOARD TO 9 DIRECTORS, 8 OF WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)