Acquisitions are evidence of the strength of companies in Europe. Balance sheets are glowing with health. |
He's competent. The restructuring of Linde is to his credit. |
His leadership alone makes investors more comfortable. |
If Ackermann has to go, it would be an exit that he doesn't deserve and that wouldn't have happened in any other country. |
If we do that, it would take three hours to get down the line. |
In my opinion it was a good deal. |
Pricing power has diminished; we have increased energy and raw material costs and that will depress margins. It makes sense to strengthen the automotive related business in North America. |
Siemens and DaimlerChrysler's results were better than expected and on the macro side, the U.S. labor market data is positive for a cyclical recovery. |