Values
Values
Values
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175 Years of Bertelsmann | The Management | The Group | Divisions | Spirit | Financial Information<br />
The Legacy for Our Future<br />
1835 – 1930<br />
1930 – 1950<br />
1950 – 1980<br />
1980 – 1990<br />
1990 – 2000<br />
2000 – 2009<br />
Future<br />
»During these past 175 years Bertelsmann was built on books.<br />
Random House is very proud that our global book publishing<br />
represents both the foundation and an important part of the<br />
future of our parent company. Th rough its creative collaborations<br />
with our authors, Random House has been privileged<br />
to publish some of the most honored and widely read books<br />
for adults and children. In both print and digital editions, our<br />
books will continue to create an everlasting bond with readers<br />
worldwide as they contribute to Bertelsmann’s growth and<br />
prosperity.«<br />
markus dohle, Chairman and CEO, Random House<br />
»Bertelsmann’s fi nancing strategy has always focused on the<br />
long term, in the interest of safeguarding the independence<br />
and development of the Group and its businesses. To that end,<br />
Bertelsmann is active in the capital market, and it is a noted<br />
issuer of bonds in the European market. Bertelsmann provides<br />
the public disclosure required by the capital market, as evidenced<br />
by its fi nancial policy goals, which take their cue from<br />
international standards; its corporate management, which<br />
focuses on creating value; and its transparent accounting<br />
practices, which conform to IFRS requirements.«<br />
thomas rabe, Chief Financial Offi cer<br />
and Head of the Bertelsmann AG Corporate Center<br />
Bertelsmann Annual Report 2009<br />
History<br />
Responsibility<br />
FUTURE<br />
»Looking back on more than eight decades of broadcasting<br />
experience, RTL Group relies on two principles to guide it<br />
into the future of the TV business. First: Th e audience alone<br />
decides − what they want to see, when and how they want to<br />
see it. Second: A lot of money does not automatically mean<br />
lots of viewers. Our success depends on our creativity, smart<br />
scheduling and sensitivity to trends. In the digital world there<br />
will truly be TV for everyone – for broad audiences as well as<br />
narrow niche audiences. RTL Group will be present with its<br />
contents and brands wherever the audience is.«<br />
gerhard zeiler, CEO, RTL Group<br />
»Th e rise of Bertelsmann after World War II was based on the<br />
brilliant idea of bringing books to people through the Lesering<br />
book club. Th is idea has fascinated me from the beginning. But<br />
an idea can only lead to success if an entrepreneur manages<br />
to put it into action in the real world – effi ciently, with courage<br />
and foresight. Only then is it possible to shape changes and<br />
adapt a company to new conditions. Th is is precisely what we<br />
are doing at Direct Group.«<br />
fernando carro, CEO, Direct Group<br />
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