Responsibility statement of the legal representatives

We hereby ensure to the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, that the annual 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.

22 November 2018

The Management Board

Signature Olaf Koch (handwriting)

OLAF KOCH

Signature Christian Baier (handwriting)

CHRISTIAN BAIER

Signature Heiko Hutmacher (handwriting)

HEIKO HUTMACHER

Signature Philippe Palazzi (handwriting)

PHILIPPE PALAZZI