The company creates value for its shareholders and its employees through profitable operations and growth. The company sets stringent objectives for profitability and financial strength.
The company will exploit and develop its position in core areas and establish new operations in areas in which the company is particularly well qualified.
The long-term return to shareholders should reflect the added value created by the company, partly in dividends paid and partly by a long-term increase in share prices. Over time, the total return to shareholders should accrue to a greater extent from the increase in share price than from dividends received.
The mission is to provide long-term total returns to the shareholders through continuous improvement in a demanding business environment that presents never-ending challenges. This will be achieved through well-defined goals, a clear set of rules and procedures and careful planning.
The company handles social obligations and environmental issues in a responsible and trustworthy way. This is of decisive importance to the company's survival as customers now seek out businesses that have high ethical standards and demonstrate good environmental and safety performance in their own operations.
