2009 - TDM Berhad

TDM Berhad (6265-P) 21Chairman’s StatementThe growth of our business is driven by theacquisition of more plantation land and hospitals,in addition to the ongoing improvementin operational effi ciencies.DEAR SHAREHOLDERSON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IT IS MY PRIVILEGEAND HONOUR TO PRESENT TDM BERHAD’S ANNUAL REPORT ANDAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2009.Managing and nurturing a company to become a sustainable business is similarto caring for a plantation - the conditions for healthy growth and opportunitiesto spread have to be constantly improved and monitored to generate betteryields; the plants must be pruned for optimal growth and to prevent wastage;while operational effi ciencies must be managed to ensure a balance betweenquality of life and productivity for our people and stakeholders.If these parameters are strategically defi ned and pursued, then the result is anhonest harvest which is then sold to the market at the best possible price. Andit was by adhering to these practices throughout the year under review whichsaw TDM Berhad registering its second highest ever profi t before tax in its45 year history despite the challenging conditions faced in 2009.