Responsibility Statement

“To the best of our knowledge and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the interim consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the Group’s net assets, financial position and results of operations in compliance with generally accepted accounting practice, and the combined Group management report includes a fair view of the business development including the results and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group in the remainder of the fiscal year.”

Bochum, July 26, 2023