Audit of the non-financial statement

The Supervisory Board is also responsible for auditing the content of the combined non-financial statement. As part of the preparation for this audit, the auditor, PwC, was commissioned to prepare a voluntary audit of the combined non-financial statement with limited assurance. The finance and audit committee of the Supervisory Board examined the combined non-financial statement extensively and it was also reviewed by the Supervisory Board.

At the accounting meeting of the Supervisory Board on March 13, 2023, the auditor, in addition to the results of its audit of the financial reporting, also reported on the significant results of its audit of the combined non-financial statement and, in this regard, was available for additional questions and information.

Ultimately, it was determined that the combined non-financial statement is correct and complies with the requirements under German commercial law.