This document provides an overview and update from the CFO of Klöckner & Co SE, a leading steel and metals distributor. It summarizes Klöckner's financial performance in Q3 2008, confirms a record result for 2008 despite a weak economic outlook. It also outlines Klöckner's strategy update, including cost cutting measures in response to the economic slowdown, and adjustments to its financial targets and outlook for 2008 with sales expected to be slightly below €7 billion.