Schneider Electric CFO on Asset Portfolio, Industrial Automation, EM

The transcript covers Schneider Electric's strategic focus on balancing its portfolio geographically and improving business quality. It discusses the limited impact of the Yellow Vest protests on the company and its commitment to the UK market despite Brexit. The growth of the industrial automation sector and the promising outlook in emerging markets like China and India are highlighted. Additionally, the transcript touches on executive residency requirements by the French government.

What is Schneider Electric's approach to handling lower-performing business segments?

• Invest more resources into them

• Consider them for disposal or partnering

• Ignore them and focus on high-performing segments

• Merge them with other successful segments

How has the yellow vest protest affected Schneider Electric?

• It has significantly slowed down operations

• It has caused a major shift in business strategy

• It has led to a complete halt in French operations

• It has had a limited direct effect

What is Schneider Electric's stance on its UK assets post-Brexit?

• They will relocate all operations to the EU

• They plan to sell all UK assets

• They remain committed to the UK market

• They are uncertain about their UK strategy

What is the growth rate of Schneider Electric's industrial automation business?

• 12% organically in 2018

• 10% annually

• 8% organically in 2018

• 5% annually

Which emerging market has shown a growth rate of over 20% for Schneider Electric?

• China

• Russia

• Brazil

• India