AAK Annual Report 2018

7 7 To further increase our geographic footprint, to broaden our product portfolio to relevant and adjacent markets, and to continue to invest in our production facilities and our people will be key focus areas during the next couple of years. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our customers, shareholders, the Board of Directors, our dedicated management team and all talented and passionate AAK colleagues for your valuable contribu- tions during the past year. There are many reasons for us to be optimistic about the future. We have a determined, passionate and very competent organization; world population and urbanization are increasing; and we are supported by strong global megatrends and key drivers such as health, sustainability, personalization, flexitarian diets, and convenience. Taking all these factors into account, we are very well positioned to continue to grow our business in a successful way. Johan Westman, President and CEO