It's true that I run a multi-national group but I have no interests in India. So please tell me, what should my identity be?

We are beginning to see the benefits of globalconsolidation.

We do not believe in oversupplying the market. When you are a large company, you can afford to do it. When you are a small player, your flexibility gets reduced.

The danger, though - and there have been signs of this recently - is that Europe begins to demonstrate a return to more nationalist sentiment. To my mind, that would be a great mistake.

I have confidence that the government of Luxembourg will not make any decision that frustrates this transaction.

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.

We are pleased with the very positive reception our offer has received, and are confident that progress is being made towards establishing the regulatory framework for the offer.