Akzo Nobel CEO Building Agility for Brexit's Impact

The video discusses various economic topics, including raw material prices, inflation expectations, and the company's strategic measures to handle these challenges. It covers acquisitions, particularly the BSF Industrial coatings business, and the company's disciplined approach to value creation. The video also highlights cash flow management, shareholder returns, and the shift from restructuring to continuous improvement for cost efficiency. Additionally, it addresses geopolitical concerns like Brexit and the company's focus on agility to respond to external events.

What was the company's approach to dealing with expected inflationary pressures in 2017?

• Increasing product prices

• Relying on past strategies

• Implementing new measures

• Ignoring the pressures

What financial strategy did the company propose for the second consecutive year?

• Decreasing dividends

• Increasing dividends

• Issuing new shares

• Reducing share buybacks

How did the company plan to improve efficiency in its operations?

• By closing factories

• By hiring more staff

• By adopting a continuous improvement mode

• By increasing restructuring costs

What is the company's stance on geopolitical events like Brexit?

• They actively try to influence such events

• They focus on controllable factors and remain agile

• They ignore these events completely

• They relocate their operations

How does the company view its role in the political landscape of the Netherlands?

• As a political influencer

• As a passive observer

• As a successful economic participant

• As a critic of political decisions