FGV Annual Report 2018

27 PRACTICED LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE 01 02 05 03 07 06 04 08 09 ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2018 STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN RETURNING VALUE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS After taking into account the operating landscape and challenges faced by the Group during the year, no dividend was declared for the financial year ended 31 December 2018. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Allow me to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to my colleagues on the Board of Directors for their dedication to the cause we all share. They have discharged their duties admirably. I would also like to thank the Management and employees of FGV who have persevered and proven their commitment to effecting positive change. I would also like to record my gratitude to all our Stakeholders, who continue to support FGV throughout the year. We are confident that the strength of our relationships and the current efforts to transform the Group will bear fruit for all of us. DATUK WIRA AZHAR ABDUL HAMID Chairman, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director