2008: GfK looks back on successful year

Hi colleague, although this is non photography related, but i feel proud to share with you our company still going strong despite the global slow down. Full news is available at press release.

GfK Group sales with organic growth of 5.5% to total EUR 1,220.4 million

Adjusted operating income rises to EUR 158.7 million

At 13%, the margin is as forecast

Consolidated total income grows 4.0% to EUR 82.0 million

Cash flow from operating activity totals EUR 145.8 million

Dividend set to rise from EUR 0.45 to EUR 0.46 per share

The outlook for 2009: the targets are to increase organic growth and maintain the margin at the previous year’s level

BISS Fitness and Efficiency program aimed at long-term optimization of income launched

Nuremberg, March 31, 2009 – The GfK Group can look back over an eventful and successful business year in 2008. A further increase in income of EUR 58.4 million to EUR 1,220.4 million and organic growth of 5.5% show that despite the difficult economic conditions, GfK has been able to successfully assert itself on the market. With its global presence, innovative products and the long-term customer relationships it has cultivated, GfK has been able to retain its No. 4 ranking in the top ten companies worldwide in the market research industry.