Inconsistent economic trend in the first half of the business year 2013/14.

At EUR 5,723.6 million, revenue trend in the first half of 2013/14 is down slightly by 3.5% in a year-to-year comparison (previous year: EUR 5,932.8 million).

At EUR 5,723.6 million, revenue trend in the first half of 2013/14 is down slightly by 3.5% in a year-to-year comparison (previous year: EUR 5,932.8 million).

Distribution of dividend in July 2013 (EUR 155.2 million) temporarily affects development of equity and gearing ratio.

Implementation of HBI project in Texas is on schedule.