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SAAB ANNUAL REPORT 2011 17
STRATEGIC GOALS
Transactions
First half-year 2011:
t Investment in Scandinavian Air Ambulance
t Acquisition of E-COM of the Czech Republic
t Divestment of interest in Grintek Ewation
t Divestment of interest in Denel Saab Aerostruc-
tures (Pty) Ltd
t Additional consideration was received from the
sale of Saab Space in 2008
t Divestment of interest in Image Systems AB
t Exercise of option to sell Aker Holding AS
t Investment in ISD Technologies Int AB
Second half-year 2011:
t Acquisition of Sensis Corporation in the US
t Divestment of shares in the 3D mapping company
C3 Technologies AB
Priorities 2012
We will continue to invest in product
development and renewal as well as
prioritise and strengthen our current
competitive position in a number of
selected markets and a number of
technological specialties. In several
markets, we are cooperating with
selected partners to build a local pres-
ence and gain better access to the
market.
Priorities 2012
We will continue to develop Saab
Academy.
We will improve long-term talent
management.
We will develop HR support globally
and locally.
3.
PORTFOLIO
Activities during the year
We completed several transactions during the year
in order to focus operations. This included streamlin-
ing the corporate portfolio, acquiring companies in
growth areas and divesting non-core operations. The
divestments included the shares in the 3D mapping
company C3 Technologies AB and the Norwegian
company Aker Holding AS, where we exercised an
option. In the US, Sensis Corporation was acquired,
a transaction that strengthens our offering in air traffic
management as well as radar and sensors. In the
Czech Republic, we acquired E-COM, a company
active in training and simulation.
In total, more than 10 transactions were completed.
4.
PEOPLE
Activities during the year
During the year, we started building Saab Academy
to ensure we have the competence needed to grow
now and in the future.
We are continuously evaluating our employees. Dur-
ing the year, we implemented a uniform performance
management process.
Results 2011
HR goals Results 2011
Employer of choice – internally
(index) 67
Employer of choice – externally
(ranking by Universum) 12th place
Communicative leadership (index) 68
Employee reviews, % 84
Development plans, % 72
Percentage of female managers, % 21