Volkswagen's first quarter operating profits were down 20%, in part hampered by delivery delays at Audi, after the Brussels plant closed for two weeks because of component shortages in February. A spokesperson said at the time Audi was assessing options for what could be produced at the plant. "The employee representatives of Audi AG are calling for a future-proof perspective for the plant and our colleagues in Brussels. Audi management must take responsibility for the site," said Rita Beck, spokesperson for the Audi committee in the European VW Group Works Council.. Other unplanned expenses weighing on the Volkswagen Group included exchange rate losses because of the deconsolidation of Volkswagen Bank Rus in its financial services division, and the planned closure of the gas turbine business of subsidiary MAN Energy Solutions.