1. 1 Development Economic Western Switzerland DEWS

2. 2 21 DEWS ( 10’078 Km 2 )

3. 3 STRUCTURE DEWS ACQUISITION DEV PROJECT LEADERS DEN PROJECT LEADERS DEVS PROJECT LEADERS USA - 4P CAN - 1P F 3P JAPON 1P INDE 1P SOUTH AMERICA 1P EAU 1P D 2P ISRAEL 1P CYPRUS 1P I 1P B – LUX 1P NL 1P SCAN 1P GB 1P TURKEY 1P SECOBIG 4OTHERS DEJ PROJECT LEADERS

4. 4 Compared to other European countries Switzerland is the most attractive place for global headquarters location As % of all global headquarters that moved to these countries Source : National Authorities, trade organizations and Arthur D. Little desk research - 2002 Destination of global headquarters that moved outside their country of origin

5. 5 Companies use very specific criteria to determine the appropriate headquarters location Corporate tax advantages Qualified managers Quality of life Central location Support of authorities Personal preference of CEO International managers International schools Language skills Labor flexibility (no unions, Hire and Fire) Ease of attracting top managers High purchasing power High education Attractive personal taxes Image of the country Labor availability Proximity to existing production site 88% 72% 69% 62% 55% 50% 48% 37% 35% 31% 25% 22% 19% 17% 10% Most important criteria used by companies for the selection of headquarters location Arthur D. Little - 2002

6. 6 Corporate Tax advantages Normal taxes New manufacturing activities International services income 22 – 24 % 0% 10%

7. 7 Quality of life

8. 8 Support of authorities

9. 9 International managers

10. 10 Higher education Federal Institute of Technology 4 Universities 3 Universities for applied sciences - HES 15’000 graduates every year

11. 11 Language skills Multi-lingual Multi-cultural Tolerant

12. 12 Labor flexibility 1 to 3 months notice Low social security

13. 13 The greatest natural assets … Valais : 30% of Switzerland’s hydroelectric power production

14. 14 Advantages in Valais/Switzerland Competencies in : Chemistry, Aluminium, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Mechanic, Medical technic Hydro electrical energy TheArk Concept Language skill Qualified and flexible workforce SWISS Made Costs : Land (purchase, permit) Premises (purchase, rent) Salaries and social security charges Tax advantages Interesting location : Easy access to France and Italy New Access to north => NEAT from 2007 Quality of life: Security and stability; CH-Neutrality Nature and tourism Diversity

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