The evolving changes that are underway in the industry is creating a new reality for all of us – a reality that presents significant challenges and places a premium on sound management systems and decision making. The health care industry has demonstrated it is a master of change throughout our history.

The challenge we face is to successfully manage the demands of these changes into opportunities of the future. While we maintain flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, the nature of our business requires a focused, long-term approach. We will consistently strive to improve efficiency and productivity through learning and implementing best practices. At Champion, we understand what it means to take on these challenges.

We understand our responsibility to create sustainable shareholder value, continuously improve our operations, and provide a wide range of quality products to our customers. We also recognise the public's interest in the many ways that we affect the communities and societies where we have operations. Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment is very close to our hearts.