Good morning, and hello to everyone.
Welcome to this conference call for the first quarter of 2022.
Given the geopolitical turmoil and the market volatility, I am joining the call to talk about we are navigating this environment and to answer your question from the perspective of management and the Board.
I am today with Jean-Pierre, and he will present you the results after my initial remarks and then the Q&A.
So to that point, it was a month ago on February 24 that Russia invaded Ukraine, triggering violence and destructions that have killed thousands and displaced millions.
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