SAP enjoys a strong position as a market leader in the business software industry. To continue strengthening that position, our company introduced a new and streamlined organizational structure in 2003. The initiative behind the structure is known as “Strategic Cross-Organizational REalignment,” or SCORE.

PREPARING FOR GROWTH

SCORE is designed to prepare the SAP organization for its next phase of growth and increased profitability. It enables SAP to react even more quickly and dynamically to market demands, capitalize on its existing strengths, and build on its technological foundation. In addition, it helps SAP continue to build industry knowledge, business process expertise, and integration capability to develop open, industry-specific business solutions. As a result, it will help ensure our solid position as forerunner in the marketplace for years to come.

Key goals of the SCORE program include:

• Enhancing our position as a trusted innovator
• Focusing on industry-specific customer requirements
• Responding dynamically to market demands
• Institutionalizing design, development, and delivery of component-based solutions
• Creating an organizational structure for continuous innovation
• Enhancing customer/sales processes by providing a single point of contact to SAP Development

SCORE is primarily a realignment of SAP’s development areas, and does not directly affect areas outside of development. It is also important to note that SCORE does not represent a headcount or employee reduction program.