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We remain a distribution and logistics company and will continue to focus on distribution as our core business. Our divisions are wellpositioned to take advantage of growth markets across the world. We will also continue to secure our private labels and business in the EEMA region, while further expanding our products to other regions as well. Regular dynamic market analyses and a FAST response to market trends are the primary elements of this pillar. The Development pillar is about our company's potential stemming from the internal exchange of know-how, expertise, and talent. This pillar addresses a number of specifi c areas in which we work closely to improve our service quality. The primary element of this pillar comprises endless organizational development together with the augmentation of our own brands, which ensures building and sustaining a competitive advantage. A basic ambition and precondition for the successful establishment of our own brand portfolio includes precise investment, a strong R&D; team, and product portfolio complexity in relation to pricing, sales, distribution, and marketing strategy. The Growth pillar focuses on expansion to new market segments, highlighting our continued expansion into growth markets and segments, most specifi cally in emerging and vibrant e-commerce markets. In e-commerce, we follow a strategy that has proven successful in the CEE region. We aim to export these capabilities to other regions, and tap into opportunities in retail and e-commerce services in selected markets, with a particular focus on emerging markets. Our understanding of retailer value proposition as well as the prioritization of the highest growth channels, together with the systematic reallocation of resources to these channels are the primary elements of this pillar. Mission, Vision, and Philosophy ...