Corporate Governance Declaration as per § 289f and § 315d of the German Commercial Code (HGB)

The corporate governance declaration required by sections 289f and 315d of the German Commercial Code (HGB) includes the declaration of conformity pursuant to section 161 of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), relevant information on corporate governance practices, explanations on compliance and opportunity and risk management, a description of the working methods of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board, the target figures for the proportion of women, and a description of the diversity concept. Our aim is to keep the presentation of corporate governance clear and concise.