In fiscal 2008/2009, our human resources policy will be geared towards the ongoing transformation of our Company into a solutions provider: to this end, we plan to make a number of new appointments, albeit only in the areas of consulting and solutions integration and in the processing of new outsourcing contracts. As in previous years, we expect to appoint more new staff at our foreign subsidiaries than in Germany.

Another important aspect of our human resources policy in 2008/2009 will be the intensification of our staff development program. This will provide new momentum for the organization and help ensure our future success. We are introducing new programs designed to boost individual performance and qualifications, prepare future managers and develop talent. Our goal remains that of recruiting as many of our future technical and managerial leaders as possible from our own ranks.