Comply or Explain

The Company deviates from the following C Rules (“comply or explain”) of the Code and explains as follows:

Rule 27 
Non-financial criteria are not taken into account for the variable compensation of the members of the Management Board.
Explanation: Contents of current contracts with the members of the Management Board.

Rule 27a 
In case of an early termination of a member of the Management Board without good cause, such member shall be compensated for no more than the remaining term of contract. The economic situation of the company shall not be taken into account.
Explanation: Contents of current contracts with the members of the Management Board.

Rule 30 
The upper limits currently applicable to variable compensation shall not be stated.
Explanation: We do not believe this information is material or relevant for any
decisions.

Rule 31 
Disclosure of the compensation of each individual member of the Management Board
Explanation: We do not believe this information is material or relevant for any decisions.

Rule 51 
Disclosure of the compensation of each individual member of the Supervisory Board
Explanation: We do not believe this information is material or relevant for any decisions.