Steven Mayer
Management
Thank you, Nuria, and thank you for everyone for joining the call today. Since I am new to the Grifols Executive Chairman role, I would like to begin the call by emphasizing a few high-level points before we turn to the specifics of our business update. Many of my friends and acquaintances have asked me why I elected to take on this role at Grifols at this point in my life. The answer is actually pretty simple. Grifols is a great company with a clear mission and a long history of improving the health and well-being of people around the world. It also has very strong fundamentals in place, irreplaceable assets supporting a long-term strategy, and the challenges it has recently faced can, and will be overcome. I've recently read a few reports that have questioned whether in light of the fact that I've been on the Grifols Board for several years, there will be any real changes in the offing. In response to that question, on the one hand, I can refer you to my long private equity career that was focused on being a change agent and helping companies that we own to realize their potential. On the other hand, I also fully recognize that words are not what matter, our execution and our performance will ultimately tell the true story. I ask that you judge us on our strategic, operational and financial performance over the coming months, which is how we will be judging ourselves. If you check out my personal background, you will also know that I'm highly competitive and driven to win with a lot of experience in team sports. While I am now ultimately responsible for delivering, at the same time, you should know that this is one team, and we will align as…