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In this period of economic turbulence, we’re strengthening the values on which our corporate culture
rests. Our top score for compliance in the  Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes is just one sign that
we’re on the right track. As our recent actions in Brazil and Kuwait testify, we have no tolerance for
compliance violations. Clean business everywhere and at all times – this is and will remain the clear
and unambiguous requirement for our employees and managers.
What’s more, we’re intensively fostering employee collaboration and team spirit. We want to be a
model of global cooperation – across all our business units and regions. Here, too, our new organiza-
tional setup is helping us. We’re one Siemens. We’re one team. Everywhere in the world.
In an environment of uncertainty, we’re doing everything in our power to be an innovative, excellent
and responsible partner – a partner of trust – to our employees, customers and shareholders as well
as to governments and society as a whole.
In economically difficult times, one thing is clear: to exploit business opportunities and win market
share – despite the unknowns – you have to create real value, act sustainably and provide reliable
support for your partners. Growth is possible. And we’re excellently positioned to achieve it – thanks
to our innovative portfolio, our multi-local anchoring, our strong roots in our home market and, last
but not least, the responsible behavior of our employees and the stability of our businesses.
Peter Löscher
President and CEO of Siemens AG