b'Dear Partners, AftertheAutomotiveAftermarketsuccessfullyoutperformed expectationsforthelasttwoyears,thequestionisifwecan continue on that trajectory. Fortunately, our industry trends are rather predictablea mix of vehicles in operation, miles driven and average vehicle age. The remaining variable is always how loose consumers are with their spending towards their vehicle today vs. tomorrow.Good news is, all the indicators and industry forecasts are in the green. Now it comes down to having the right goals and solid execution to make 2022 a success. Sound easy? Sure, however, determiningtherightsuccessfactorsisalwayseasierinhind-sight. But one thing is clear: having a strong and reliable partner for your parts and business needs is a critical part in the mix. And therefore, at SSF, we have a clear agenda on how we will strengthen our support for you:Our catalog coverage and supplier base will expand to broad-en our OE o\x1fering from across the globe. Coverage, Quality and Availability remain the keys to success. Our digital transformation will conclude which will allow us to build our processes around our customers needs without the limitations of a proprietary software design. Our services will expand! We are growing our team so we can be present for you at all times and tackles any issue when it arises! Lets make 2022 a successful journey for all of us! Best wishes, Thomas Beer, CEO'