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[Risk] China fails to deliver the desired return [Action] We have completed an in-depth strategic review of our operations in China and implemented a number of key actions including: measures to strengthen the management team, a stock clearance plan to release working capital and a store re-organisation plan to ensure that our store formats are suitably positioned to meet a challenging trading outlook. The new management team is supported by Peter Hogsted, CEO, International and his colleagues on Kingfisher’s executive team. Peter and the team have finalised, and are in the process of implementing, a comprehensive repositioning plan to ensure that the B&Q China proposition is more aligned with our customers’ needs in order to provide a sustainable and long-term return. See Delivering Value, Conversation with the executive team and Financial review for more information. [Description] 
Although the Company has established a significant market share and brand presence in our key Chinese consumer markets the business has not delivered the desired return on invested capital. This has been exacerbated by the slowdown in China’s economic growth and the impact this has had on the domestic property market, both of which have significantly affected trading.
Kingfisher Annual Report 2008/09 - Report - Business review - Risks
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