Control activities

The Group’s controller and accounting organization at both central and division level plays a significant role in ensuring reliable financial information. It is responsible for complete, accurate and timely financial reporting.

A global financial internal audit function has been established and carries out annual financial evaluations in accordance with the plan annually adopted by the Audit Committee. The results of the financial evaluations for 2012 are submitted to the Audit Committee and the auditors. Group wide internal control guidelines are reviewed annually. These guidelines affect various procedures, such as ordering and purchasing (including payments), finalizing accounts and plants, as well as compliance with various relevant policies, legal issues and HR issues.