Responsibility statement of the legal representatives

We hereby ensure to the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the asset, financial and earnings position of the group, and the combined management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the group.

30 November 2017

The Management Board

Signature Olaf Koch (handwriting)

OLAF K KOCH

Signature Christian Baier (handwriting)

CHRISTIAN BAIER

Signature Pieter C. Boone (handwriting)

PIETER C. BOONE

Signature Heiko Hutmacher (handwriting)

HEIKO HUTMACHER