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77NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012(Expressed in Thousands of Trinidad and Tobago Dollars, except where otherwise stated)(Continued)24. Capital managementThe primary objective of the Group%u2019s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a strong credit rating and healthy capital ratios in order to support its business and maximize shareholder value.The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the years ended 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2011.Guardian_Media_Annual_Report2012.indd 77 4/17/13 7:31 PM