Financial Statements and Management Report - Thyssenkrupp
Financial Statements and Management Report - Thyssenkrupp
Financial Statements and Management Report - Thyssenkrupp
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1.5/1.6 <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Report</strong> Subsequent events/Expected developments <strong>and</strong> associated opportunities <strong>and</strong> risks<br />
Subsequent events<br />
There were no reportable events.<br />
Expected developments<br />
<strong>and</strong> associated opportunities<br />
<strong>and</strong> risks<br />
ThyssenKrupp enters the new fiscal year with confidence –<br />
although the economic environment is growing increasingly difficult<br />
<strong>and</strong> is marked by great uncertainties.<br />
Economic outlook<br />
Expectations for the economy as a whole <strong>and</strong> the individual sectors in 2012 are marked by great<br />
uncertainties. For the industrialized countries in particular, the risk of a further slowdown has increased. The<br />
main reasons for this are the turbulence on the financial markets <strong>and</strong> the consequences of the sovereign<br />
debt crisis. On the other h<strong>and</strong>, despite now noticeable signs of weakening most emerging countries are still<br />
showing relatively solid growth, which limits the risk of a global recession.<br />
Expected results of operations<br />
In fiscal 2011/2012 priority will continue to be given to the implementation of the Group’s Strategic Way<br />
Forward. This integrated strategy encompassing portfolio optimization, change management <strong>and</strong> a strong<br />
focus on performance is aimed at improving the Group’s financial situation <strong>and</strong> increasing our strategic<br />
latitude. The corporate program impact is the central platform for this.<br />
Our goal in the 2011/2012 fiscal year continues to be to reduce complexity in the Group, cut costs, <strong>and</strong><br />
improve cash generation on a sustainable basis. In addition we will strive to lower our net financial debt.<br />
In the 2012/2013 fiscal year we will work on the structural improvement of the Group <strong>and</strong> rigorously<br />
implement our integrated strategic development plan. This may include among other things measures to<br />
achieve sustainable cost reductions or to optimize the portfolio.<br />
We will maintain our policy of dividend continuity <strong>and</strong> continue to pay an appropriate dividend.<br />
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