Röhlig Annual Report 2012 Rohlig_Annual_Report_2012.pdf

ePort oF the advisory board | AnnUAl RePoRT 2012the röhliG advisory board(from left to right) Prof. Dr. Peer Witten,Thomas Bagusch, Dr. Hans-edgar Schütte,Dr. Andreas M. odefeyDear Ladies and Gentlemen,Although the economic climate was still difficult infinancial year 2012, the Röhlig Group managed togenerate a good result, achieving growth of over15 per cent worldwide based on gross profit. Atthe same time, measures were taken that served,and will serve, the positive development of theGroup. By rigorously pursuing Strategy 2018,the foundations were laid to prepare the RöhligGroup for the future and safeguard its long-termexistence.The Advisory Board assisted the Group’s Globalexecutive Board with important decisions in anadvisory capacity at its meetings on 22 February,5 June and 26 and 27 november 2012, and issuedrecommendations which were implemented.The accountancy firm Treuhand oldenburg GmbHaudited the 2012 annual accounts, issued an unqualifiedaudit opinion and confirmed that themanagement’s status report gives a true and fairview of the financial and economic situation ofthe Röhlig Group. The assessment by the auditorsis shared by the Advisory Board.The Advisory Board would like to thank the membersof the Board and all staff for their continuedexemplary commitment, which was the prerequisitefor the Group’s economic success.Bremen, 24 April 2013Dr. Hans-Edgar SchütteChairman of the Advisory Board31