Yet the prospects for continued success is anchored on solid foundations. And this can be attributed to the fact that the Management, Presidential and Supervisory Boards, along with the Management Team, all clearly recognize and exploit new market opportunities at an early stage. Thus, the corporate development of recent years has been characterized by the consistent expansion of competencies, strategic acquisitions and the internationalization of the business. Be it automated driving, Industry 4.0 or cyber security, DEKRA engages in crucial future topics and has repeatedly distinguished itself as a pioneer in the industry. Both in traditional markets such as vehicle safety and in digital fields such as connectivity, DEKRA is valued as a partner worldwide. In the 2018 fiscal year, DEKRA also set the course for the future from a position of strength. By further developing its organizational structure, DEKRA will be networking its competencies even better in the future for the benefit of its customers throughout the world. This maintains the growth momentum and enable the positive run to continue. On behalf of the Presidential Board and the Supervisory Board, I thank all members of DEKRA e.V. as well as customers and business partners for their trust. My special thanks goes out to DEKRA employees for their great commitment.