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Child raising money – symbolically for Cash generation (photo)

Introduction of a new performance metric

  • We are introducing EBIT after asset charge as a new primary performance metric to focus all divisions on sustained value growth. From 1 January 2008, management incentives will also be tied to this metric. In this way, we aim to improve cash generation.
  • We also plan for a €700 million reduction in net working capital by the end of 2009.
  • Disposals of real estate and other assets are planned over the next 24 months to free up at least €1 billion.

New performance metric to focus management on value generation, after cost of capital (graphics)