Far-reaching Aspects

Continental AG used the capital market days to share the far-reaching aspects of its performance and strategy.

- Ashish Bhatia

The ‘Capital Market Days’ are an ideal window to offer a broader perspective. Continental AG held it between December 8-16’ 2020 in a rather comprehensive schedule, claimed to be a first for the company. The objective was to ensure a more accessible and transparent communication for its stakeholders including the investors. Describing the inevitable transformation in mobility as challenging, Nikolai Setzer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Continental AG called for the need to be prepared to deal with the change. “At Continental, we want to make use of this dynamic situation. Because the transformation, as challenging as it may be, it does at the same time present us with many opportunities,” he exclaimed. Elaborating on the positive effects to be expected as an outcome, the CEO spoke of a new aligned strategy. Sharing aspirations with cautious optimism, Setzer emphasised on the need to set realistic goals. Over the course of the exchange, ‘Automotive Technologies’, ‘Autonomous Mobility and Safety’, ‘Vehicle Networking and Information’, ‘Smart Solutions’ by ContiTech, Tyres, and ‘Sustainability and Environment’ were touched upon in greater detail. It gave a sense of the far-reaching aspects of the company’s performance and strategy.