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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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