growth opportunities for the company. >> and continental 2015 net profit rose 15%. that was 2.7 billion euros. this as the german autoparts maker also hiked its dividend. meanwhile t confirmed its full-year outlook. stock trading higher by about 1%. we will get into more on the outlook and details coming up here on an extended version of "street signs." we'll be speaking to the ceo at continental. >>> now, japan's asset management business is being reshuffled as two major players are going to be merging to create the largest firm in asia. >> yes, mizuho financial group and daichi life will merge to create a new firm. the new company called asset management one is scheduled to launch on october 1st.