It is true that we are interested in scale but there are very sound reasons for this.

We are beginning to see the benefits of globalconsolidation.

In the past twenty years, we have lived through several cycles and we have always managed to buy under good terms and conditions at the right time. This has enabled us to build a solid group that is now the world number one.

We have no intention of shutting down plants. We have always said there will be no redundancies or lay-offs as a result of this merger.

I am very confident that we will be able to convince all the stakeholders - the shareholders, the governments and the employees, that this is in their best interests.

When people can see which direction the leaders are going in it becomes easier to motivate them.

Everyone experiences tough times, it is a measure of your determination and dedication how you deal with them and how you can come through them.