Strict principles for dealing with risks

METRO will only assume commercial risks if they are manageable and if the associated opportunities promise a reasonable increase in our value.

We bear the risks incurred in conjunction with the core wholesaling and retailing processes ourselves. These core processes include the development and implementation of business models, decisions about store locations and the procurement and sale of merchandise and services. Risks from support processes are mitigated within the group or, to the extent expedient, transferred to third parties. We generally do not assume risks that are not related to core processes or support processes. Risks that are likely to materialise are included in our business plans and our outlook.