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Management report on the Group<br />
2.7 Management report on the Group Expected developments and associated opportunities and risks<br />
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Stainless Global – In addition to the usual cyclical risks and fluctuating raw material prices, the stainless<br />
operations mainly face risks associated with the existing overcapacities in Europe as well as import and price<br />
pressure from Asia. Stainless has numerous measures in place to counter these market risks. For example it<br />
is further strengthening the value chain towards the higher-margin end-customer business, intensifying<br />
customer relationships, expanding custom services and improving its quality and delivery performance.<br />
These measures are supported by newly developed applications for stainless steels and nickel alloys,<br />
innovative products made from these materials, and modern, cost-saving process technologies. Significant<br />
production cutbacks, administrative cost savings and further cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancement<br />
measures will additionally strengthen the business area’s position.<br />
The construction of the stainless steel plant in Calvert/USA is proceeding in line with the revised schedule.<br />
Intensive project controls and regular reporting ensure detailed risk assessments; all risks are identified and<br />
communicated.<br />
In a difficult financial environment there is a risk that the carve-out of the stainless operations, as intended<br />
under the strategic development plan, will result in lower disposal gains than originally planned. To minimize<br />
this risk we are continuously monitoring the market environment and pursuing several options, including an<br />
IPO, a spin-off, and a sale. In particular in view of the current volatility of the capital markets, it cannot be<br />
ruled out that further fair value adjustments may be necessary in connection with the carve out of the<br />
business area.<br />
No threat to existence of Group<br />
The overall risk situation at <strong>ThyssenKrupp</strong> continues to be manageable. Our continuous risk management<br />
activities with tailored risk control in all business operations play a key role in this. The existence of the<br />
Group is secured.