Wincor Nixdorf expects world economic growth to continue in 2008, in particular, in Asia and Eastern Europe. In Germany, the economic environment is likely to improve only slowly, and growth potential will come primarily from international market expansion. Possible risks to the world economy are likely to include a further rise in raw material prices and continuing dollar weakness. Both could have a negative effect on global economic activity and, subsequently, on our business. In addition, we perceive an increasing risk to our customers and ourselves from unanticipated events such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks.