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

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?

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.

When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work.

Production cutbacks have remained in place in the third quarter and this has helped to further reduce inventory levels worldwide.

It is a high for me. It is my biggest and most satisfying deal.

Hard work certainly goes a long way. These days a lot of people work hard, so you have to make sure you work even harder and really dedicate yourself to what you are doing and setting out to achieve.