Statement by Werner M. Dornscheidt

President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

“Sustainable business cushions impact of recession and makes us fit for the future.”

2008 was Messe Düsseldorf’s strongest year ever in terms of sales. “Our sales figure of some €496 million is the highest ever achieved by a German trade fair company with its own site,” said Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. Exhibitor and visitor numbers likewise set new records. Dornscheidt: “With a cash flow of nearly €99 million, the company is financially healthy and delivered major economic impetus to the city and the region in 2008. It is now a matter of consolidating what has been achieved for our home base in subsequent years and pressing ahead with our global strategy.”

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