Value creation is a central management task.

In the interests of the entire corporation and our stakeholders, we will pursue every opportunity to create value. Value creation enables us to reward all of our stakeholders and to fulfill our social responsibilities.

We are committed to maintaining sustainable financial success on the basis of profitable growth.

We will justify our shareholders' trust by achieving a high return on invested capital.

A high rating of Continental AG reduces capital costs and offers greater scope and flexibility in making investments. We intend to ensure that Continental AG's shares are highly prized and much in demand in international capital markets.

We will invest funds so as to secure the future of the corporation.

We will suitably reward the performance of our employees.

To fully extend the value of our resources, we will maximize our relationships with external partners.

Our commitment to creating value is embraced throughout Continental, at every level. All employees are encouraged to understand how much added value they create in their day-to-day actions. In this way we expect all employees to think and act as entrepreneurs.

We will concentrate on our strengths. Above all, we will invest in those businesses that promise the greatest value growth.