31 Our objective is to achieve lasting, sustainable growth in shareholder value. The trust of our investors and of international financial markets in E.ON is both a source of motivation and an obligation. We do every- thing we can to deepen this trust. We therefore carry on an intensive dialog with our shareholders and bond investors so that we can provide them with up-to-date, transparent information and answer their questions quickly and reliably. We systematically pursue a value-oriented strategy so that E.ON remains successful in the future and attractive to investors. Our finance strategy provides a stable framework for this effort. In addition, we place a high priority on creating lasting value through our environmental and social performance. Capital markets increasingly look behind financials and take a holistic view of a company's performance. Our Investors