Stephan Thomas Quotations

If we do that, it would take three hours to get down the line.

Siemens and DaimlerChrysler's results were better than expected and on the macro side, the U.S. labor market data is positive for a cyclical recovery.

If Ackermann has to go, it would be an exit that he doesn't deserve and that wouldn't have happened in any other country.

He's competent. The restructuring of Linde is to his credit.

Acquisitions are evidence of the strength of companies in Europe. Balance sheets are glowing with health.

Pricing power has diminished; we have increased energy and raw material costs and that will depress margins. It makes sense to strengthen the automotive related business in North America.

In my opinion it was a good deal.