CEO STATEMENT

Dr Bertram, CEO Symrise, on the company's strategy:

"A company that wants to achieve its objectives needs a strategy. A clear idea of which measures are required, both in the present and in the future. Our Company’s strategy is developed continually and is adjusted to meet global market requirements. It is derived from our mission, our vision, and our values. In short: our strategy is an integral part of Symrise.

It is comprehensive and yet can be summarized in one sentence: We want to continue to grow, to enhance our efficiency, and to sharpen our portfolio. We generate growth primarily via close cooperation with our strategic clients and targeted activities in high-growth emerging markets—the markets of tomorrow. We enhance our efficiency by improving processes and by cost awareness. And in our portfolio we rely on products that offer our customers added value, particularly in the areas of Nutrition and Care.

We have found the right answers to the central questions of the future in our industry and shaped them into a strategy that gives our company a one-of-a-kind profile in the sector."