...Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you enjoyed the first day of our Capital Markets Day and are looking forward to learning more about the segments. And before we continue, please allow me one organizational remark you are already familiar with. And today's presentations also contain forward-looking statements that may not prove to be accurate. We do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements above and beyond the legal requirements. Now moving on to today's agenda. We will begin with the surface technologies segment, and we'll then have the presentations on chemicals and materials. After a short lunch break, the industrial solutions and the nutrition and care segments will be presented today. With me on stage is now Anup Kothari, member of the Board of Executive Directors since March 2024. Anup began his career in North America and held various positions in North America, Germany, and China. Anup is responsible for the surface technologies segment as well...
